Teacher Training News

Hannah Hedrick, Chicago, IL

Congratulations to Our New Chicagoland TCC Instructors!

The American Medical Association headquarters will never be the same now that it has hosted the third Chicago instructor certification course. From the very first night, the teacher candidates, Steve and Lia, and visiting instructors were in such harmony that the room literally vibrated with the circulation of the chi. That harmonious resonance increased continuously throughout the week, concluding in a powerful final shared practice, when family members and potential teacher candidates followed the new teachers through the movements.

The inspirational presentations reflected the commitment to service of this cadre of teachers, with many of them intending to serve special populations: individuals impacted by cancer, HIV infection, and multiple sclerosis, as well as school children and seniors. Eight of the new teachers join the growing T’ai Chicago Chih family; the other two teachers will be opening new territory in Wyandotte, Michigan and Pekin, Illinois.

Steve and Lia Inspire Chicago Students and Teachers

The new and “old” teachers feel especially honored that Lia joined Steve for the instructor course. In addition to the extra instruction and the increased individual attention, we appreciated the sensitivity with which they guided us in improving and refining our movements (and their understanding of our initial nervousness). More than anything, we were grateful for their ability to support us as we experienced the transformations initiated or accelerated by the instructor course. We love you, Steve and Lia!

Future Activities

See Calendar Notes, p.20, for more information on shared monthly practices open to students and teachers. Note: 1993 Conference is being planned for July in Chicago–dates to be confirmed in January. Contact Hannah Hedrick.