Daniel Pienciak

T’ai Chi Chih and Seijaku have been the crowning joy of my life and work. I first studied T’ai Chi Chih in 1995, while pursuing holistic bodywork studies, becoming a Reiki Master, and practitioner of Integrated Energy Therapy. I was accredited to teach T’ai Chi Chih in 1997, and was accredited to teach Seijaku by Originator Justin Stone a few months later. In the following years, I also studied and practiced Thai Yoga bodywork.

I hosted many training in events in both TCC and Seijaku for some 15 years, and then was named an International Teacher Trainer in 2012.

My earlier life’s work and studies include a NJ teaching degree in Music in 1974, and a seminary Master of Divinity degree in 1986. I taught vocal/choral music in public schools for several years, taught piano for 25 years, directed school stage musicals, church choirs, and a senior community chorus, and worked in church ministry over a period of some 30+ years.

At the same time that I was discovering the joys and benefits of holistic practices, I also pursued training in group dynamics and psychodrama, as well as in group work with the LGBT community.

By 2005, the major part of my career became T’ai Chi Chih and Seijaku as classes grew in size and number, and I began preparing serious students for teacher training. When I was appointed a TCC Teacher Trainer, nearly all my time was absorbed in teaching and training in TCC and Seijaku. (I do continue some volunteer work to a gay men’s organization, and directing a Senior Center choral group).

I find my students and constituent teachers to be a true joy to work with, and the enrichment that I receive in body and mind as well as the inspiration in spirit have been invaluable and all-pervading. I am deeply grateful for this practice!

Past events are archived here.

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