Dr. Hoover led Tai Chi in this park for years, and this weekend he was back, moving through the form in the same space where so many people came to practice with him. Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday!

One of the best parts of teaching is these unplanned moments — Last weekend Dr. Hoover got to reconnect with students Jim and Patti at the park (still dressed for his jiu-jitsu tournament later that day!) for some Qigong and Tai Chi together! @Jim Dohn

My class for the younger kids got approved - starting at Age 13. I'll keep ya'll updated :) Just wanted to share the cool news.

Another informative and fun monthly Zoom in the books. Whether you were there or missed it, here is what you need to know. Big Announcements 📣 The SOHMA website is launching imminently with a graduate directory so paid teaching opportunities can flow directly to you. Make sure your profile is up to date. Email Kelly at [email protected] to submit your graduate profile and picture updates. Continuing education credits are now approved for licensed acupuncturists in California (12 CE hours). Chiropractic approval through the PACE program (nationwide) is in its final stage. More to come on physical therapy. California Meetup: August 9th, Heartwell Park 📍 If you are in or near Southern California, this one is for you. I will be out at the park to review forms, give personal feedback, and of course have fun! We will wrap with an informal potluck. Come ready to practice. Community Wins 🌟 Certified Instructors Zola and Odie landed a paid corporate Qigong event that came directly through the SOHMA pipeline and successfully negotiated their rate up before the final agreement. This is exactly what being part of this school makes possible. The opportunities are real, they are coming in, and they go to our certified graduates first. 🌟 Certified Instructor Herbert is in conversations about a city contract in Newark, Delaware covering both adult and youth after-school programming. Ricky is building strong momentum with 15 students per week at the Rec Center and 8 at the YMCA, with a growing Facebook group of 17 members. Melody is averaging 8 students per week and has been invited to launch a senior center program. Rogelio has been cleared as ready to test for certification. 🎓 Key Teaching Reminders 📝 A few things discussed that apply to everyone: When setting your rate, base it on the value of your time including drive time, not on what a rec center typically pays. Your identity and connection with students adds value that goes beyond Tai Chi proficiency alone.