Taiji4u with RJ

16/03/2026

Be sure to stop by Metta Wellness this coming Saturday, meet the people and discover your inner calmness wellness

13/03/2026

The Bachelorette party and Tai Chi!
Never expected those two to ever share the same sentence.
Recently I was asked if I would offer a class, take part, in their celebration. How could I say no.
I began to create a very special moment for this occasion.
While this special class would be a Tai Chi class, it would have to be, above all, an experience they would not soon forget.
My priority was, it had to be fun!
Over the years I have seen again and again, some things in my class really get people smiling, and even laughing. And so, I was getting closer to what had to be done for this special group.
This class will be fun, but at the end of the day, they will also have a better understanding of what the practice of Tai Chi just may be.
A few days after I received this email for this class, the party decided not to have a Tai Chi class, but go in another direction.
So, why am I posting this you may ask?
Because I went ahead anyway and decided to create something that never occurred to me I should offer...a special moment for someone. Someone like you and your guests.
To schedule, I do need at least a month in advance notice!
Keep this in mind as the weather is warming up, for that special occasion. Celebrate on a positive scale, without the next day hangover!
Rick, Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Third Eye Yoga Collective
Worcester JCC

07/03/2026

When it comes to learning anything, we need to make the time. Sometimes giving up one thing for another. Even with online learning, many times we are restricted to when the class is taking place; what days, what times.
Why should learning such things as Tai Chi, Yoga, or many of the other disciplines to promote health be any different. Many of the teachers who offer these kind of classes actually work full time jobs out side of teaching these classes. We offer these classes during days/times, that work for us. Many do not do it out of making additional income, but because we feel the need to...the love to offer this gift to others. If you have a thirst to take one of these classes, do not procrastinate. Take a moment for yourself, give up just one day, now, to explore this thirst. Because, while you are waiting to make up your mind, that class may soon not be there anymore! Rick, Teacher of Tai Chi and Qigong, Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Third Eye Yoga Collective Worcester JCC

28/02/2026

Tai Chi in Worcester area. Find a time that works for you.
Every Sunday, Sunrise Tai Chi at The Worcester Center for Crafts. Class begins 8am-9:00. Use the following link to purchase a pass
https://app.punchpass.com/org/7259/classes/19217281
If 8am is too early, check out a Sunday 10:30 class at The Worcester Jewish Community Center. If you are not yet a member, you can pay at desk for a day pass giving you access to the pools, gym, other classes.
And, if you are a super busy person, perhaps a private class is for you. We can schedule a private class in Paxton, just outside of Worcester at Metta Wellness 679 Pleasant St.
Contact me for further information or to schedule a private class.
Rick, Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Metta Wellness in Paxton
Third Eye Yoga Collective
Worcester JCC

14/02/2026

There is a saying in Chinese Gongfu society:
Huó dào lǎo, xué dào lǎo
"Live until old, learn until old." Or more precise, "You are never too old to learn."
While the practice of Tai Chi has sometimes been thought to be an exercise for only old retired people, this is completely false. The truth is, through out history, Tai Chi and other Chinese martial arts begins almost as soon as the child is able to walk.
Tai Chi is a healing/martial art, which means, it maintains and improves our health physically, mentally, and spiritually!
While Tai Chi can be a fun social activity, it can also be challenging, especially for the beginner; the coordination, mental focus, memorization, will not happen overnight. But, the good news is, as long as you practice, it does not matter how unperfect your movement is, you will begin to receive the benefits of this very beautiful martial art practice. And, the more you learn, you realize, you have barely scratched the surface.
Class every Sunday morning 8am-9:00 at The Worcester Center for Crafts. Sign up with their link below.
https://app.punchpass.com/org/7259/classes/19217281
If you wish to sign up for the next five week Tai Chi series, beginning Sunday March 1st 1pm, this link is below.
https://worcestercenterforcrafts.punchpass.com/classes/19010205?source=cal
Contact the teacher, Rick, with questions or concerns below
Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Third Eye Yoga Collective

01/02/2026

I would like to thank you all for making todays class (first of many) such a great success. A new beginning, meeting new students, watching you learn, grow, and discover the practice of Taijiquan!
Each Sunday morning 8am-9:00 Sunrise Tai Chi at The Worcester Center for Crafts. Link below to sign up for any classes in the future. https://app.punchpass.com/org/7259/classes/19217281
contact Rick, your teacher, with questions or concerns:
Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Third Eye Yoga Collective

28/01/2026

Perfection...We are first all human beings.
Regardless if someone is a teacher of meditation, yoga, tai chi, or any self-improvement discipline, we are human beings with flaws. Hopefully, we that teach, or practice these disciplines are aware of our flaws, and continue to work on becoming better each day.
You, if you have thoughts on becoming a student of any discipline to improve yourself, you most likely wonder where to start. Do not tell yourself you will begin once you find the perfect teacher.
You may spend most of your life seeking and waste all those years you could have been improving. Or you just may be lucky and find the perfect teacher immediately...only to discover, the perfect teacher only accepts perfect students!
I can only speak for myself:
I continue to seek perfection, for myself, for my students, and to honor my teacher and all our past masters that began their journey for us.
This Sunday Feb 1st begins Sunrise Tai Chi at The Worcester Center for Crafts. Join us 8am-9:00 each Sunday. Link below to sign up. Spots still available.
https://app.punchpass.com/org/7259/classes/19217281
Tai Chi teacher Rick Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Third Eye Yoga Collective

24/01/2026

Who knows why we do what we do...or don't do!
Don't read this if you offend easily.
If someone came to you when you were younger and said, you will never need medication in your life, you will never be sick again, you will grow old gracefully.
You would not be interested in what "you" must do to achieve it. After all, you are young, it will never happen to you.
Even as we do grow older, something within us makes us believe, it will never happen to us.
So we smoke, we drink alcohol, we sit way too much and eat way too much, or at least nothing that is good for us. Then the day comes and you say, "why me?"
Sometimes this is the point you suddenly find God to fix things. Or blame God for your current state of health! Or at least be angry with the hospital because you don't like what they have to offer, for your bad choices in life!
Suppose years go by, you are now on medication, poor health, this someone returns and says, your health can still improve, you will no longer need medication rest of your life, you can still grow old gracefully...But, you have to change now!
You would still not be interested, because you know you would have to do something. And, you still believe you can live your life anyway you choose, even doing all the wrong things. All you need to do is easily continue swallowing just a few pills. Worst case, you take another pill, or two, to make things a little better, it's so easy right? You say to yourself, "I'm just fine, for my age." You even compare yourself to others your age, and believe this is normal. You may even see yourself as in better health than others. Still poor health, but better.
It is never too late...until it is. Then the only option is medication, surgery, dialysis, etc.
Tai Chi Chuan can do a lot for you, if it is not too late.
I can't say it will fix everything, but it may improve things...with regular practice. That's the catch. It can only help if you do the work.
No one came to me in life and gave me an option. I consider myself fortunate to have found tools for better health, and at a young age while still healthy.
I will still seek profession medical attention when it is needed, but, it is rarely needed.
I am far from being perfect...but I continue to seek perfection. I grow for myself, and my students deserve the best I can be.
I teach Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong in Worcester
surrounding areas.
Take time to schedule a class by yourself or a group of friends and family at a group discount.
Rick- Taiji4u24@gmail.com

23/01/2026

Got this from a friend....

I have attended CPR classes over the years, but was never told this particular scenario. I was told that when your body starts sweating profusely for no apparent reason followed by what feels like a spasm at the end of your esophagus, that is your body’s warning sign.
When you are alone and have a heart attack, what are you gonna do? A really good post that can't be shared often enough:
1. Take a 2 minute break and read this:
Let's say it's 5:25 pm and you're driving home after an unusually hard day's work.
2. You are really tired and frustrated.
All of a sudden your experience chest pains. They are starting to radiate in the arm and jaw. It feels like being stabbed in the chest and heart. You're only a few miles away from the nearest hospital or home.
3. Unfortunately you don't know if you can make it..
4. Maybe you've taken CPR training, but the person running the course hasn't told you how to help yourself.
5. How do you survive a heart attack when you're alone when it happens? A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness.
6. But you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you arrive at the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.
7. Deep breathing gives oxygen to your lungs and coughing movements boost the heart and blood circulation. Heart pressure also helps to restore a normal heartbeat. That’s how cardiac arrest victims can make it to the hospital for the right treatment.
8. Cardiologists say if someone gets this message and passes it on to 10 people, we can expect to save at least one life.
9. FOR WOMEN: You should know that women have additional and different symptoms. Rarely have crushing chest pain or pain in the arms. Often have indigestion and tightness across the back at the bra line plus sudden fatigue.
Instead of posting jokes, you're helping save lives by spreading this message.
❤️ COPY (hold your finger, click on the text and select copy, go to your own page and where you normally want to write, select finger again and paste)! 🙏

19/01/2026

I'm not sure when it happened.
My Tai Chi classes have evolved into a mixture of ages ranging from students in their 20's to others beyond 65.
These are regular students, that show up each week to enjoy the practice and to discover what this practice is all about.
The history of Tai Chi was never meant to be just for seniors, but somewhere along the way, it falsely became this idea. Perhaps because it is known as an exercise with light impact, making it good for the older generation.
Yes, Tai Chi is that, but don't forget. The roots of Tai Chi Chuan began as a martial art...and a very effective one.. Tai Chi is still practiced these days as a martial art by some more advanced students.
In the end, Tai Chi is a healing/martial art. We practice to improve ourself in mind, body, and spirit...This is why we practice. Health is the most important thing!
Beginning Sunday February 1st I'm offering class each Sunday morning 8am-9:00 at The Worcester Center for Crafts.
You can sign-up now using their link below.
https://app.punchpass.com/org/7259/classes/19217281
Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Third Eye Yoga Collective

18/01/2026

Rick, offering Tai Chi & Qigong in Worcester surrounding areas.
Taiji4u24@gmail.com
Metta Wellness in Paxton
Worcester JCC
Third Eye Yoga Collective

I have been practicing Taijiquan and Qigong since 2000. I now offer teaching this to you.It has given me health, fun and relationships. If you are ready for ...