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. 🌿

Hello SOHMA Community! So happy that my life journey has set me on this new path! I've spent the past 20+ years in service for the Deaf community. That chapter has closed for me and now this new chapter has begun. Through the ups and downs of the last 5 years, it has become clear that helping others age with grace and strength has become my next calling. I'm excited to learn Tai Chi so that I can help my local community lean into their golden years with joy and wellness!

​Hello Everyone, ​My name is Ashray Sood. ​A Brief History: I was born in India and raised in Kenya, and I lived in the UK and Canada during my university years. Having been born with severe eczema and bronchitis, it was traditional, classical Hatha Kriya Yoga that restored my health. Consequently, I became deeply interested in the spiritual sciences—specifically the internal arts. ​After living for two years at the Isha Yoga Centre, I now teach Yoga alongside other fitness modalities, including Pilates, Calisthenics, Mobility, and Power Bands. While it is incredibly rewarding to help people reclaim their health, I have noticed that in our modern, material world, few prioritize spiritual growth. For a long time, I felt a deep sense of something missing. Following an extensive search for that "missing piece," I discovered Tai Chi. ​I am very happy to be here and look forward to getting to know you all. ​Best Regards, ​Ashray Sood

👋🏽 I'm excited to be here and looking forward to moving through the SOHMA program! As a new Qigong instructor, I was in search of a community of folks who are committed to Qigong and Tai Chi. It has impacted my life in the best way, and I get the privilege of interacting with folks several times a week who are experiencing amazing benefits in the classes I get to lead. I can't say enough about how much I love this practice and now I get to expand my knowledge, experience and connections here. I'm tickled to be part of this community!

Hello everyone I enjoy energy balance work. The world and our lives are so hectic we forget to take time to breathe and really see people and the natural world around us.