Crane Tiger Tai Chi

Using the Principles:

Practice and follow the path...

"The Carp Leaps Over the Dragon Gate" is one of the most enduring idioms in Chinese culture. It expresses the idea that perseverance and effort can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, a lesson deeply rooted in Confucian, Daoist, and folk traditions.

The legend dates back over a thousand years and is tied to the mighty Yellow River. In ancient times, near what is now Shanxi Province, the river narrowed into a turbulent cascade known as the Dragon Gate (龙门). Every spring, countless carp would swim upstream, battling the fierce current to reach calmer waters. Those few carp able to leap over the rocky Dragon Gate were said to transform into dragons— celestial beings of power, wisdom, and transcendence. This image became a favorite metaphor for scholars who faced the daunting imperial examinations....

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Good for all ages, but most studies are done with seniors.

The beauty of movement: Seniors see results with tai chi Better posture, greater flexibility and balance along with mental focus and stress reduction — sounds like the key ingredients to a happy life.

Smiles after the Friday night party.

It was a privilege to teach the Yang 40 forms to this wonderful group!
Dr Lam's Tai Chi workshop, Lake Junaluska, N.C.

Peaceful evening Lake Junaluska