2 months in, I’m still loving the daily practice of Qigong. I’ve decided that the progression I want to take is to memorize the 8 pieces before I dive into the 24. So I’ve been alternating between the 8 pieces and yin yang. I’m noticing the difference between the two practices, and learning how they help each other.

I'm so glad I got in on the last 20 min. the live session today. The discussion around practicing without a video made me realize that I could probably remember the Yin Yang progression. That led to a wonderful 20 min session of Yin Yang Qigong practice on my own. It felt so natural and free! This will defiantly open up new avenues of practice for me. Also, Sonny's way of laying out the progression of intentions from Yin Yang to 8 pieces to Beijing 24 and beyond was really reassuring as a complete newbie. It gave me the perspective I needed to see the invitation to slow, methodical and intentional development instead of focusing on the overwhelming feeling of not understanding very much yet.

🌿 Welcome Hey everyone, this is the community post for the 8-week Tai Chi training cycle. Check in here to see what week we’re on and what is up next. Ask any questions and comment on how things are going. I will be filling this space with information about the Beijing 24 and supporting materials over time. 🌊 We’ll keep this thread active and alive throughout the entire eight weeks, so take your time getting acquainted with the information and feel free to participate as much or as little as you would like. Following the flow and methods of the Tai Ji Tree, our 8 week training cycle introduces the universal concepts of tai chi Chuan and classical training methods drawn from across the Tai Chi landscape. Using the intentionally designed sequence of the Beijing 24 form as our starting point, students will learn to build their tai chi from the ground up, creating a centered and rooted practice that will give them the tools needed for long-term growth and study. . 🔴 Weekly Schedule 一 (Yi) — Week 1 — March 10–16 二 (Er) — Week 2 — March 17–23 三 (San) — Week 3 — March 24–30 四 (Si) — Week 4 — March 31–April 6 五 (Wu) — Week 5 — April 7–13 六 (Liu) — Week 6 — April 14–20 七 (Qi) — Week 7 — April 21–27 八 (Ba) — Week 8 — April 28–May 4 All sessions are recorded and archived and can be reviewed at anytime. So no matter when you start you can see where we are at in the training cycle and use the previous recordings to catch up or just jump right in! The cycle will begin anew with Week 0 May 5th-11th as well as the opening of a special 8 week class for sections 3 & 4 and the closing section to finish the form! 🧭 Class Structure (Each Week) 🗓️ Tuesday — Foundations 🏔️ Yin–Yang Qigong Tai Chi Stances Tai Chi Walking 🗓️ Thursday — Internal Work 🔵 Silk Reeling Ocean Stepping 🗓️ Sunday — Form Practice 🔴 Beijing 24 🌊 Community & Check-Ins Use this thread to: 🌱 Ask questions 🌿 Share how your practice is going 🌳 Check in with the current week 🍃 Connect with others in the training cycle

For many years, decades actually, one of my teacher's Andy Dale produced an in house newsletter. I have archived almost all of the material and with his permission will be sharing articles and pieces from the vast collection. I thought it fitting to start with a piece on "Beginner's Mind" that I can remember reading way back when I first began training.

Here’s the March Daily Chi Accountability Thread. This is a supportive space to show up for your practice, build consistency, and move together as a community. Whether you joined a live session, practiced along with YouTube inside the community, or completed a self-paced course, it all counts. What matters most is that you showed up. This thread will stay pinned for daily check-ins, connection, and encouragement. ✅ How to Check In Each Day After you finish your practice, post a short check-in using these four steps: 1️⃣ Intention What did you want to focus on or cultivate today? 2️⃣ Practice What practice did you do today? Live session, YouTube, or self-paced are all welcome. 3️⃣ After How do you feel after completing your practice? One short sentence is perfect. 4️⃣ Visual Share a photo or short video of your practice, your screen, or your setup. ✨ Sample Check-In Intention: To slow down and reconnect with my breath Practice: Live Session 12-21-2025 After: Feeling grounded, calm, and present Photo or video attached There’s no right or wrong way to participate here. Show up in a way that feels good to you, support others when you can, and enjoy the process. One day. One breath. One practice.