Hi, and welcome to SOHMA Tai Chi! I’m Dr. Daniel Hoover, the creator of the School of Healing Martial Arts and the SOHMA Tai Chi Instructor Certification Program. We’re excited to have you here as you build your practice, deepen your understanding, and work toward becoming a confident Tai Chi practitioner and/or a certified instructor. This community is your space to learn, ask questions, and grow alongside others on this path. How about you? Will you introduce yourself and share what you’re looking forward to in this program? I'm looking forward to learning with you, supporting your journey, and seeing you progress every step of the way. 🌿

Weekend practice in Long Beach with fellow Instructors. Good times.

Please join me in extending a global congratulations to our newest School of Healing Martial Arts Certified Graduate, @Luciana Gassi! 🇮🇹✨ This past weekend was incredible with high energy and amazing people from all over Europe in attendance. We started with the final test on Friday, followed by the Tai Chi Master class on Saturday. The day before our big event, Luciana and I met at the stunning, world-famous cliffs and shores of Polignano a Mare in Puglia for her official, in-person practical examination. Moving through the forms with the Adriatic Sea as her backdrop, she demonstrated beautiful alignment, deep grounding, and a true command of the internal arts. The next day, she was officially presented with her credentials as a certified SOHMA Tai Chi Instructor in Bari, Italy, right at the conclusion of the Master Class seminar hosted by Kairopia! Luciana, watching your journey culminate in such a beautiful setting was an honor. Your commitment to the art, your dedication to embodying these healing principles, and your love of sharing as a masterful community organizer shine through. You already are an incredible practitioner and instructor for your students in France, Italy, and beyond. Welcome to the graduate circle, Instructor Luciana! We are all proud of you. Let's leave some love and congratulations for Luciana in the comments below! 👇🎉

Hello Fellow Tai Chi'ers!! I hope you are all doing well. I have been enjoying being able to make it to the Sunday classes again! I've been doing a lot of reading around Qigong these days. I was wondering about everyone's thoughts on the difference between Qigong and Tai Chi??? Amituofo 📿

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Just a reminder that our Monthly Live Zoom Meeting is happening this Friday! Whether you are a "video game nerd" turned warrior, a 500-hour yoga pro, or even a "natural born shadowboxer" ready to master the slow-motion flow, or one of our certified graduates, I want to see you there. 🧐 📅 When: Friday at 6 PM Pacific / 9 PM Eastern 📍 Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83011814361?pwd=SG5wdlNLRmt6MEIyMWxtTU9hVnovdz09 What to bring: - Your Questions: No question is too "basic" or too "advanced." Whether it’s about the 24 Form mechanics or how to navigate the Skool app, we’ll cover it! - A Little Space to Move: I’m hoping to have a few of you volunteer to demonstrate a move or two! It’s a safe, supportive space to get some real-time feedback and show off your progress. I’m really looking forward to catching up with all of you, hearing about your wins, and helping you over any hurdles. See you on then!