A Poem and Teacher Training Reflections

BY JULIE BUFFALO, RN, COMER, GA

(inspired after teaching her first classes)

moving serenity, watching smiles form

moving with breath, watching for rest

yinning and yanging

weight shifting flow

all together we move

all together we sow

seeds of forgiveness

seeds of peace as we grow

on into harmony

on into openning

lightness of being, circles in space

resting in the universe

here in this room

Reflections On The November Teacher Training

BY LUCINDA KUTSKO

A few days after returning home from the November TTC Teacher Training Course, I was watching the Today Show. A dance teacher was being interviewed about ballet classes she conducts for little girls who have serious physical challenges. Despite their challenges, these girls are living their dreams – dressing in beautiful princess costumes and dancing on stage for an audience. I heard one brave little girl exclaim, “If something makes you feel good, keep doing it no matter what!” Her advice rang true for our class of teacher candidates. Each of us was encouraged to improve and refine our movements. Sometimes we felt discouraged, but we practiced over and over again. This little girl’s words are so wise. Despite seeming challenges, we do T’ai Chi Chih no matter what – because we know the JOY it brings.