Comments From the Minneapolis Teacher’s Training

This poem is dedicated to our mentor and friend, Ed Altman, and all the auditing teachers whose dedication helped us to flow with the Chi:

Energy flowing, it is chi
Surrendering, allowing you and me
The beginner’s mind, it seems to be
Learning moves, it can be free.
T’an t’ien leading it is so.
Shoulders even, to and fro’.
Body upright, it’s suspended.
Gliding freely, never ending.
Bubbling spring prints in the soles.
Sinking further, ever goes.
Softly, gently, shifting weight.
Relax your shoulders, they are not freight.
Smoothly, evenly, let it flow.
Allowing graceful, it does show.
Feeling gratitude when it comes
To our teachers, we are one.
Moving, flowing, you can see.
T’ai Chi Chih moving, you and me.

– Chery Ann Hoffmeyer

My experience at the Teacher Accreditation session has been one of my life highlights. What I particularly appreciated was getting to know Justin through Ed. For my practice the four principles have been most helpful. Thanks to all the participants, teacher auditors, Ed, and Rita our hostess. I feel so privileged to be part of this wonderful family.

– Viola Bens

I’ve attended several annual T’ai Chi Chih conferences all of which were great experiences. I have been able to audit an accreditation course in the past for only one day. Being able to audit this course for four days was a very valuable experience. Thanks to everyone! I encourage auditing. It’s great!

– Marian Massman

Teachers, don’t miss the opportunity to be an auditing teacher at the TCC accreditation course. It is a good chance to deepen your practice and give something back to the TCC community. Ed does a great job of filling the “empty cups” that we all have. Thank you Ed. The team of auditing teachers brought a great deal of wisdom and enthusiasm to the course. Thank you auditing teachers. A special thank you to Rita Foster our host who made it all possible.

– Ron Barker