Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi
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Members of the National Seniors Committee got their party hats on at their last meeting, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism #togetherapart, and with cake! We wish the Directors and all participants a very Happy 50th. Despite the lack of in person gatherings, we are finding ways to celebrate this milestone year together. A special thank you to our Directors for keeping us healthy, safe and connected! #fungloykok #TaoistTaiChi50 #50thAnniversary #seniors #taoisttaichi #findingharmony #cultivatingbalance #IVD2020 #InternationalVolunteerDay #ageingwithvitality Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

I had surgery because of #lungcancer. The muscles, ribs and nerves were all involved and the deep #pain I experienced was indescribable. I was on the highest dose of narcotics and was considering assisted suicide. I began #taoisttaichi and, almost unbelievably, the pain went away. I got rid of all medications and I realised that I just need Taoist Tai Chi practice. Life is beautiful again! ~ Maria @canadiancancersociety #lungcancerawarenessday #taichi #taoism #fungloykok #...findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance #meditation #movingmeditation #painreliefoptions #painrelief #caring Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

I have #osteoporosis. I was frightened even to walk and couldn’t live a normal life. Taoist Tai Chi arts have returned my sense of self and given me power over my life. #taoisttaichi helps me balance and stretch, creating a place for the bones to go. Without this practice I would be completely bent over, or in a wheelchair ~ Philomena @osteoporosiscanada #worldosteoporosismonth #taichi #taoism #fungloykok #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance #meditation... #movingmeditation #painreliefoptions #painrelief #caring Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Zoom Meeting Life #134 Malgré la pandémie les participants de l’Institut de taoïsme Fung Loy Kok, nous nous rencontrons à quelques reprises en visioconférence durant la semaine. Nous échangeons alors sur différents aspects de la tradition taoïste et de notre entraînement. Je réalise qu’avec les mouvements de l’enchaînement l’ensemble occasionne une belle et riche pratique hebdomadaire de #taichitaoïste.... ~ Christine In spite of the pandemic, participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism meet a few times by videoconference during the week. We then exchange on different aspects of Taoist tradition and our training. I realize that with the movements of my #taoisttaichi, the whole result is a beautiful and rich practice. ~ Christine #taoisme #taoism #taichi #meditation #tranquillité #findingstillness #trouverlharmonie #findingharmony #meditationenmouvement #movingmeditation #fungloykok #meetinglife Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

PRIORITIZING HEALTH AND SAFETY Although physically apart, participants across the country have continued to deepen their Taoist Tai Chi practice at home. Many participants have come together online to practice chanting and to share the teachings of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism. We have also come together to discuss our learning on a local, regional and national level. When we are ready to physically be together again, our practice at home will have helped us cultivate ou...r strength, balance, calm, resilience, compassion and joy. Our practice also helps us find patience. We are aware that the COVID-19 situation continues to develop and can change rapidly. We will always make the safety of the entire community as well as all our participants our highest priority, particularly as there are many who are vulnerable. Due to this we will take our time before resuming activities. We are working diligently every day to develop and care for our organization. This year is our 50th anniversary and over the years we have built a solid foundation. When the time comes that we are physically together again, we look forward to being stronger than ever. https://www.taoist.org/covid-19/

Falls Prevention More than 6000 #taoisttaichi arts practitioners of all ages from across Canada responded to a National Health Survey. 96% reported improved #balance. In Health benefits of tai chi: What is the evidence?, systematic reviews revealed excellent evidence for #preventingfalls through #taichi.... @fallpreventionmonth #fallpreventionmonth #cultivatingbalance #taoisttaichi #taoism #fungloykok #findingharmony #findingstillness #meditation #movingmeditation #painrelief #painreliefoptions #caring Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Goon Yam Festival #taoisttaichi participants around the world chanted #togetherapart Wed Nov 4 to celebrate Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Goon Yam inspires the cultivation of compassion within ourselves. Celebrating her through #chanting, our intention is to bring more peace and calm to the world. #fungloykok has many Goon Yam shrines in Canada and around the world. #taoism #taichi #chantingfortheworld #chanting #findingharmony #findingstillness #medita...tion Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Wong Dai Sin Festival #taoisttaichi participants around the world chanted #togetherapart Fri Oct 9 to celebrate Wong Dai Sin. He was a simple shepherd boy who displayed great virtue and is said to have cultivated immortality by practising #taoist arts. His story tells us that with a good heart anyone can cultivate themselves through #taoist practice. Wong Dai Sin is represented in many #fungloykok temples, & on Steeles Ave in Toronto, FLK has a special temple dedicated to hi...m. #wongdaisin #wongdaisintemple #taoism #taichi #chantingfortheworld #chanting #findingharmony #findingstillness #meditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Pain Relief: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others 6000 #taoisttaichi practitioners across Canada responded to a National Health Survey: 84% reported improved mobility. In the research review Health benefits of tai chi: What is the evidence?, #painreduction through Tai Chi was found to be a consistent outcome in many conditions associated with chronic pain including #osteoarthritis, #fibromyalgia, #chroniclowerbackpain, #musculoskeletal #pain conditions. ... www.taoist.org/taoist-tai-chi-arts-and-arthritis/ @arthritissociety #WorldArthritisDay, #WorldArthritisDay2020, #ArthritisResearch #arthritisisserious #cultivatingbalance #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #meditation #fungloykok Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Pain Relief: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others 14 years ago I had 9 strokes. I couldn’t stand, walk, talk, see or eat. I had to start all over again. Taoist Tai Chi arts has helped me so much to build balance and strength, to lose fear & to do all the functions of life. It has given me my life back! ~ Sasha... #worldstrokecampaign, #worldstrokeday #taichi #taoisttaichi #taoism #fungloykok #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance #meditation #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Pain Relief: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others Taoist Tai Chi practice has helped me overcome Depression, Anxiety and Panic disorders. I feel like a new person: no longer alone, more positive & I like myself better. #WorldMentalHealthDay2020, #WMHD2020 #taoisttaichi #taichi #taoism #findingstillness #findingharmony #cultivatingblance #meditation #fungloykok... Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Lorsque je pratique un mouvement de #taichitaoiste seule dans ma cour, je pense à tous les autres participants qui font la même chose au même instant dans 26 pays sur la planète. Je me sens alors unie, je ne suis plus seule. When I practice a #taoisttaichi alone in my yard, I think of all the other participants doing the same thing at the same time in 26 countries around the world. I then feel united, I am no longer alone. ~ Christine... #taoisme #taoism #tranquillité #findingstillness #trouverlharmonie #findingharmony #meditationenmouvement #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

La vie pendant le confinement est parfois difficile. Dans les moments de doute la pratique du #taichitaoiste est réconfortante pour moi, une fondation sur laquelle je peux me soutenir. Life during Covid is sometimes difficult. In moments of doubt the practice of #taoisttaichi is comforting to me, a foundation on which I can stand. ~Christine... #taoisme #taoism #taichi #meditation #tranquillité #findingstillness #trouverlharmonie #findingharmony #meditationenmouvement #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Ageing with vitality! #seniors say #taoisttaichi improves their health & enriches their lives. They gain strength, flexibility, & better balance, have more confidence & stamina & are more resilient physically & emotionally. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism and its affiliates in 26 countries have hosted an International Seniors Day for many years, recognizing the important role of seniors in our intergenerational community. During COVID times seniors contribute to their own ...health through daily #taoist arts practice and connecting online. www.taoist.org/seniors @UN4Ageing @unitednations #UNIDOP #internationaldayforolderpersons #cultivatingbalance #gettingstronger #togetherapart #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #meditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism (Photo was taken pre-Covid. FLK currently follows strict Covid safety measures.)

Pain Relief: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others My name is Sylvia & I had a 97% blocked aortic valve. #taoisttaichi helped me prepare for the #heartsurgery so I’d have the best outcome & the courage to actually go through with it. In the end I walked further, quicker & was out of the hospital faster than many people much younger than me! Through physical benefits of #taoisttaichi practise and by being focused and centred in what we do, I am now a healthy and happy perso...n! https://bit.ly/33GLfJp @worldheartday 29 Sep @worldheartfederation #worldheartday #hearthealth #taoism #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance #meditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

A soap bubble floats on a lake for minutes at a time, responding to the swirling action of the air. Yet the bubble seems perfectly still: no up, no down, no left or right, no front, no back. This stillness in movement is striking. It inspires me to think of my #taoisttaichi practice in a similar way. ~John Tomas #taoism #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Unperturbed by ripples in the water, perfect soap bubbles sailed across the lake. Despite their inherent fragility, I see a structure that is strong yet light, full yet empty. The bubbles float for what seems like an eternity to finally reach the other shore. I’m influenced by this sight. I think about moving quietly with #taoisttaichi, balanced, light and responsive. ~John Tomas #taoism #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Over the summer I was blowing bubbles with my 5-year-old daughter on the shores of a country lake. To my surprise, the bubbles floated onto the water without popping. They travelled far into the middle of the lake guided by a gentle wind. Watching their paths was a peaceful sight. ~John Tomas #taoism #taichi #taoisttaichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Wishing all people in the world find peace on #peaceday and for all time. Compassion is central to Taoist practice so each week #shapingpeacetogether through #chanting and ceremony, #togetherapart 1000 people in 26 countries express the intention to bring health and longevity to the world. @UN #chantingfortheworld #lunarchanting #taoism #taichi #taoisttaichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance #worldpeaceday #UN75 #internationaldayofpeace #worldpeaceday Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Pain Relief: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others My name is Bruce & I have had arthritis for over 25 years. I have two types, osteo and psoriatic-like rheumatoid, which have caused pain in every joint in my body. Taoist Tai Chi practice has changed my life. Pain is seriously reduced; I can move again; I can garden; my relationships are better! I also love the way it calms me.

"Solo practice has changed and deepened both my acceptance of change and my Taoist Tai Chi practice. It has been fascinating to notice how my daily practice c...hanges. It’s not just the tai chi but also where it fits in my life. In the last week I have begun to do a whole set first thing in the morning. Before this I had mostly been doing donyus in the morning and then working on specific moves or repetitions of the First Third later in the day. It started spontaneously one morning when I took my elderly dog out. While watching her I decided to do a First Third but instead of working on repetitions of the First Third I went on to the Second Third and then to the Third Third. Afterward asI walked our younger dog I noticed that my problem hip was not complaining and that overall my gait was freer than is usual in the morning. So, I decided to make a morning set my new routine. I notice that I am attending to different things than when practicing later in the day. I focus on how my stiff joints and lower back feel and notice how much better they all feel when my angles are precise. I recall CIT week where we were shown how we learn from our pain. I notice that there is a difference between the beginning and end of each set, that I begin to turn more freely and completely, that my left hip and left knee joints open more fully, that I stand up taller, and that the dropping and letting go feels liberating. For now this is the perfect way to start my day however months of solo practice have taught me that this aspect of my practice, like all things, will change. Our leaders after Saturday chanting talk about how we are becoming better every day and I wonder if perhaps I have moved a little further along the Taoist path of transformation. " Judy's story of personal practice from the Portland Branch, USA http://blog.taoisttaichi.org/blog/personal-practice-usa-3/

The Dipper Constellation Ceremony is an important Taoist tradition that takes place on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month. Through #chanting and ceremony, #togetherapart we express our intention to bring health and longevity to the whole world, and especially to those close to us and to ourselves. The items in the photographs symbolize the teachings contained in the Northern Dipper Sutra which we will be chanting on these special days. #chantingfortheworld #taoism #taic...hi #taoisttaichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism