Tai Chi Journey Vaughan Thornhill

08/25/2026

Have you been wondering about Qi?
Qi is life vital energy. Then…..?

Adam Mizner discusses different kinds of Qi in his recent live onli...

08/25/2026

Do you know the Grasp Bird’s Tail? Some people call it Grasping Peacock’s Tail.

Grasping Peacock’s Tail (揽雀尾, Lǎn Què Wěi) is a common movement found in many styles of Qigong and Taiji. It is a graceful and powerful movement that helps open the chest, strengthen the arms and shoulders, and improve balance and coordination.

Here are some of the benefits of practising Grasping Peacock’s Tail:

• Opens the chest and shoulders, improving flexibility and range of motion: The movement helps expand the chest and stretch the shoulders, supporting flexibility and range of motion in the upper body.

• Strengthens the arms and shoulders: Grasping Peacock’s Tail involves coordinated movements of the arms and shoulders, helping to develop strength through regular practice.

• Improves balance and coordination: The movement requires the body to maintain balance while turning and shifting weight, helping to develop balance and coordination.

• Promotes relaxation and stress relief: The slow and flowing movements can help promote relaxation and reduce stress.

• Supports the flow of Qi throughout the body: In Qigong and Taiji practice, the movement is used to encourage the smooth flow of Qi through the body.

In addition to its physical benefits, practising movements like Grasping Peacock’s Tail can also support mental focus and relaxation. The slow coordination of movement, balance, and attention creates an opportunity to slow down and become more aware of the body.

Have you practised Grasping Peacock’s Tail before? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments. ☯️

08/24/2026

Tai Chi is a wonderful tool for optimal aging.
It makes life more enjoyable for a longer period.
We have a supportive, warm, environment for you to pick up .
Our Wed early morning 9:30 am class tackles it in many dimensions.
Our Thursday 7-8:15 pm sessions are perfect for the working group.
The Tue evening sessions provide additional time slots for your further interests.

08/23/2026

Swallow skim water -
A move in the Lok Hup Ba Fa, light, elegant , lively and agile .

08/21/2026

Tai Chi is a gentle form of aerobic exercise — usually light, sometimes moderate — but its biggest health benefits come from
balance,
breath,
and nervous‑system regulation

Tai chi is gentle and not strenuous. Benefits have been shown to include a positive effect on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, and it can be practiced by people in nearly any state of hea...

08/18/2026

Tai Chi offers something aerobic exercise does not:
-balance training
-proprioception
-stress‑hormone regulation
-blood pressure reduction
-cognitive benefits
-joint‑friendly movement

08/15/2026

Even when Tai Chi reaches moderate aerobic intensity, it doesn’t feel like jogging or cycling because:
Heart rate rises gently, not sharply,
Breathing stays natural and calm,
Movements are slow, continuous, and low‑impact,
The nervous system shifts toward parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) activation rather than “fight or flight”

People often underestimate its cardiovascular effect — the internal load is higher than the external appearance.

08/12/2026

A happy Birthday brunch for our dear member who is turning 88.

08/01/2026

Come into my Mid Summer Day Dream at Morningside Park, Toronto. 😇

07/26/2026

Very happy to have friends visiting. A real life connection, talking to the real person is so much more besides meeting in the zoom class.
Cheers !