Odie and I are working on an email to share with our students. We will discuss what we covered in 2025 with the handouts attached; and some new ideas for 2026 Tai Chi Chuan/Qigong classes. Thought you might want to do the same for the students you have taught or are teaching now. This gives something of a teaching plan for everyone.

Thanks to all for your encouragement during my first zoom meeting with you. I also like what Dr Hoover said about (not a direct quote): "if you demand something of your body, your body will adapt." And so, I am demanding more.... slowly, of course. 😁

We are thrilled to officially announce that @Louis Carrillo has become our newest SOHMA Tai Chi Certified Instructor! Louis has long been a leader in our community, always going above and beyond to help his fellow students and instructors. Beyond our school walls, he has been a vital force in spreading Tai Chi throughout Long Beach. He has been leading at our free community classes at Heartwell Park and teaching Tai Chi at the YMCA. I even learned that he has been substitute teaching for one of our other graduates at the JCC. We are incredibly grateful to have such a high-caliber instructor and dedicated leader among our ranks. Please join us in the comments in congratulating Louis on this massive achievement! 🐉✨

Sharing a moment from a Tai Chi class at Heartwell Park in Long Beach. Beach TV from Cal State University Long Beach was filming our class, and my kids decided they wanted to be right there with me. They were hanging on my leg, climbing on my back, laughing and playing throughout the recording. This was not the plan😅. Instead of stopping or trying to make it perfect, I just kept going. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHermRqy4NP/ This is Tai Chi in real life. Life is rarely quiet or controlled. Things pull at us, distract us, and interrupt our plans. The practice is not about perfection. It’s about staying rooted, balanced, relaxed, and present while continuing to move forward and having FUN! Flow with what shows up. Stay connected, and remember to have fun along the way 🌿☯️😊

Looking forward to reconnecting with Dr. Daniel Hoover and the SOHMA Tai Chi community.