Tai chi by Ronny

12/28/2025

Teaching two classes for the Lakewood Police Department and the City of Lakewood Thursday Jan 22!

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12/20/2025

Keep up the good work! Have a great Holiday and See you all soon!

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Insights episode about Holiday Stress!

12/13/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 ❄️

12/11/2025

Here it is! A free 2 hr intense workshop on the 12 Meridian Mawangdui Dao Yin Qigong set.

Mawangdui Daoyin is a set of traditional Chinese mind-body exercises, recognized today as a form of Medical Qigong, that was reconstructed from an ancient silk painting discovered in the Mawangdui Han tombs in 1973. These 2,200-year-old movements combine physical postures, breathing exercises, and mental concentration to guide vital energy (qi) through the body's meridians for health and longevity.
The discovery of the Daoyin tu (Guiding and Pulling Chart) at the Mawangdui site near Changsha in Hunan Province was a truly extraordinary archaeological find. The painted silk scroll, dating to around 168 BCE, is considered one of the earliest known illustrated physical exercise charts in the world. It depicts 44 figures in various standing and sitting postures, engaged in exercises to prevent disease and promote well-being, many of which are strikingly similar to modern Qigong movements. Also included; Paida (Meridian Tapping), warmups and breath-work.

Where: Gig Harbor Public Library
When: Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Cost: Free
What to bring: comfortable clothing & water
I will supply class materials, meridian chart & music.

“There is no treatment or drug that can match the body’s own astonishing capability to heal itself”

Take care

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12/09/2025

To my Students and Supporters,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your continued dedication, encouragement, and support. Your presence and positive energy has been why I love teaching this art. Watching you grow, improve your balance, and find peace and well-being through this practice has been incredibly rewarding for me as a teacher.
As a thank you for being part of this incredible journey, and to share the healing power of Tai chi and Qigong to even more people in our community, I am thrilled to announce free classes open to the public at my new Tai chi by Ronny Practice Series in Gig Harbor.

This is my way of giving back and ensuring that ANYONE who wishes to embark on this healing path has the opportunity to do so.

Sunday Dec 14 at
The Gig Harbor Public Library
4424 Point Fosdick Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

10:00-11:00 am Intro / Beginning Tai chi
11:00-1:00 pm Ongoing form refinement

What to bring: Comfortable clothing and a water bottle.

(I will announce a date for Qigong series)

Please feel free to share this exciting news with friends, family, and anyone you know who might benefit from the practice. New students are always welcome!

Thank you again for everything. I look forward to continuing our journey together.
With gratitude and peace,

Ronny

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11/21/2025

Happy Friday everyone!

* Remember when doing the Tai chi form and some Qigong movements; for spinal alignment pay special attention to these acupuncture points; K-1, GV-20 and CV-1. The classics say move like a balanced scale ⚖️

* I’ll be taking the Winter off from teaching and will resume classes in the Spring 2026. I will keep you updated in the coming weeks.

* My YouTube Channel and this page will still be active during this time for any questions and comments.

Photo: Tai chi at Beit She’an, Israel.

Happy Holidays and Keep up the good work!

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11/06/2025

Tai chi at Cahal Pech Pyramid, Belize. Can you recognize the posture? Hint: Section One.

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10/07/2025

Happy Tuesday everyone!!
Don’t forget Fall Quarter at Pierce College starts this Saturday 10/11. Register at www.pierce.ctc.edu/ce-schedule

The UCLA researchers noted that Tai chi and Qigong has a strong effect on the immune system because it manages to bring exercise, relaxation, and meditation together in "one behavioral intervention.”

See you in class!

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09/28/2025

Happy Sunday everyone! Lately in my classes I’ve been trying to explain my thoughts on the correlation between Tai chi movements and our Solar system. Here’s some interesting stuff;

The body as the central point:
In Tai chi, all movement originates from the dantian—an energy center located 3” under the navel in the lower abdomen. This central core acts as the "sun" of the practitioner's personal solar system, from which all other movements radiate. ☀️

Limbs as orbiting planets:
The practitioner's arms and legs extend outward in large, continuous circular and spiraling motions, like planets orbiting a central star. These movements are not linear or jerky but are smooth, flowing, and interconnected, representing the harmonious motion of celestial bodies. 🪐 🌎

Gravity and balance:
A core principle of Tai Chi is to be "rooted" to the ground, aligning the body with the earth's gravity. This grounding is similar to how a planet's orbit is governed by gravitational forces, creating stability within a dynamic system. ⚖️

Integration of opposing forces:
The movements in Tai Chi constantly balance opposing forces, such as fullness and emptiness (substantial and insubstantial), which is the physical manifestation of the yin-yang symbol. This reflects the delicate equilibrium within the solar system, where gravity and centrifugal force keep planets in stable orbits. ☯️

Continuous, effortless flow:
Just as the solar system operates in a perpetual, uninterrupted cycle, advanced Tai Chi practice involves moving in a seamless, continuous flow without starts or stops. This effortless quality is described as "conquering the unyielding with the yielding," where a soft, fluid movement can overcome a hard, forceful one. 🔄

Timing and Synchronization:
In a unified system, like two stars orbiting each other, the movement of one part of the body is inextricably linked to the movement of the other. The system as a whole moves in a synchronized manner, centered around their common center of gravity. The timing is perfect, as movement of each individual part of the body is in unison and dependent on the motion of the other. 🕰️

This is all mentioned in the Classics.

Have a great practice and see you in class!😉

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09/14/2025

Happy Sunday here’s a quick update;
* Qigong & Intermediate Tai chi classes start Tues 9/16 9:00 am @ Ft. Steilacoom Park Pavilion

* Pierce College Fall Quarter starts Sat Oct 11

* Look out for The 7 Day Qigong Challenge! It’s coming soon!

* City of Bonney Lake Intermediate Tai chi class has started on Fridays until Oct 24 @ The Robert Miller Gymnasium.

* The classes at Kensington Gardens and Royal Life Centers are great!

Check out the NEW Qigong video on my YouTube channel. Like & Subscribe.

Have a great day!

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Mawangdui Dao Yin

09/07/2025

It is still in the editing process, but here are a few still shots from the new Mawangdui Daoyin Qigong video. Want to thank Lani and Sally from City of Lakewood to film at the Ft Steilacoom Pavilion.

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09/02/2025

Qigong classes upcoming Tuesdays Sept 16 - Nov 4 9:00-10:00 am @ Ft. Steilacoom Park Pavilion.

See you there!

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