Hey all, I would love to get some conversation going, comment below where you are currently at in your tai chi journey! Lets support each other!

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. 🌿

Happy Thursday, everyone! How’s everyone doing today? For a little Throwback Thursday fun, I wanted to share a glimpse into the early years of Dr. Hoover’s Tai Chi journey. Every master starts as a student and this is where it began!

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I posted this to my personal facebook page. Daniel asked me to share it here too. I hope this is encouraging to you! “When I was in chiropractic school, one of my good friends was a Tai Chi Master and hosted classes in local parks for anyone to attend. He was so well known, there would be well over 50 people in his classes! I was so amazed at how much stronger my body felt as well as more balance I had after doing a sincle class. I had already done scientific research in my undergrad studies comparing and contrasting the impact of chiropractic adjustments and Tai Chi on reaction time (how fast a person’s nervous system reacts to change in their environment to prevent falls, injuries or car accidents). What was fascinating is they both performed equally the same! But when combined reaction time was even faster— especially for the aging population! It was then I had a desire to experience it myself. I was already under chiropractic care so it was easy to add Tai Chi to my routine. I loved the impact it had on my life and have wanted to become certified to be an instructor teaching Tai Chi Chuan in a manner that honors the history and science of this martial art form, but after moving to NC I havent been able to make it a part of my life. But now 🥁 drum roll🥁 my friend has just opened a nationally certified Instructor Certification opportunity to do just that! I am to excited and honored to get to learn this ancient art form from my dear friend Dr. Daniel Hoover! Now to get it done!!! 🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉”