Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi
203 York Street P3E 2A2 Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada

#findingstillness through my #taoisttaichi practice used to mean slowing, quieting, stopping the incessant chatter in my mind, body and spirit. Now I catch a sensation of something new... soft delicate light which has me imagining I can experience a new way of being. Avant, #trouverlatranquilité par ma pratique #taichitaoïste voulait dire ralentir, me calmer, faire cesser le verbiage incessant dans mon cœur, mon corps et mon esprit. Maintenant, je ressens quelque chose de ...nouveau de doux de délicat de léger, qui me fait penser que je peux découvrir une nouvelle façon d’être. ~Barb #fungloykok #taichi #meditation #trouverlharmonie #findingharmony #meditationenmouvement #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

I’ve had Parkinson’s disease for almost 40 years. I knew after my first class that #taoisttaichi was helping me. I became stronger emotionally and then physically. Everything improved and I feel normal! Parkinson Canada #fungloykok #taoisttaichi #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

My experience shows me that helping each other and #volunteering are gifts that open my heart and allow me to become a better person. Volunteering is part of #taoisttaichi training and it helps build my personality. Mon expérience personnelle me montre que l'entraide et le #bénévolat sont en fait un cadeau, qui permet d’ouvrir mon cœur et me permet de devenir une meilleure personne. Le bénévolat fait partie de l'entraînement #taichitaoïste et cela travaille ma personnalité. ~...Christine Volunteer Canada #fungloykok #taoism #taoisme Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Wishing for peace in the world this #earthday2021. May we #findharmony within, with each other and with the cycles of #nature and the universe. #fungloykok #taoisttaichi #earthday #cultivatingbalance image credit: NASA Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Celebrating National Volunteer Week during the pandemic, Taoist Tai Chi arts participants feel a deep appreciation for their chance to continue contributing positively to the world, even if physically distanced. The rewards of a caring life include a sense of calm purpose and a connection with others. Volunteer Canada #volunteerappreciationweek #fungloykok #taoisttaichi #taichi #findingharmony #findingstillness #cultivatingbalance Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

I can practice #taoisttaichi where and when I like. I have no restrictions. I adapt to my environment. Je peux faire ma pratique de #taichitaoïste où et quand ça me plait. Je n’ai aucune restriction. Je m’adapte à mon environnement. ~Christine... #fungloykok #taoisme #taoism #taichi #meditation #tranquillité #findingstillness #trouverlharmonie #findingharmony #meditationenmouvement #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

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

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

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

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 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 I have had #breastcancer twice, once before I began #taoisttaichi and once after. The first time I had difficulty with tightness, and range of motion. The second time my Taoist Tai Chi practice kept me supple and limber, and I felt strong, vital, alive and capable! I could accept my body. Doing Taoist Tai Chi arts is such a lovely feeling... ~ Mary... #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #taichi #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.

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

Cultiver la quiétude en soi comme on fait notre potager. On sème des graines, on arrose. On engraisse la terre, on arrose. Après quelque temps, on désherbe, on arrose encore, et finalement après tous ces efforts, on récolte! Ma pratique de #taichitaoïste et mon cheminement à travers l’Institut de taoïsme Fung Loy Kok m’ont fait comprendre que la quiétude s’apprend, qu’elle se cultive, qu’elle est partie prenante de notre entraînement et qu’il faut se discipliner pour l’attein...dre. Et le grand plaisir de la récolte, c’est qu’elle est permanente, il est possible de la partager et d’en faire profiter notre entourage. ~ Ghislaine We cultivate peacefulness in ourselves as we do our vegetable garden. We sow seeds, we water. Fertilizing the soil, watering. After a while, we weed, we water again, and finally after all these efforts, we reap! My practice of #taoisttaichi and my journey through the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism made me understand that tranquility can be learned, that it can be cultivated, that it is part of our training and that we must be disciplined to achieve it. And the great pleasure of the harvest is that it is permanent, it is possible to share it and everyone benefits from it. ~Ghislaine #taoisme #taoism #tranquillité #findingstillness #trouverlharmonie #findingharmony #meditationenmouvement #movingmeditation Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

At the end of All Souls Festival, offerings are burned behind D’Arcy Street Temple in Toronto’s Chinatown.