Sharon Smith has dedicated 45 years to practicing Qigong, Tai Chi, and other Taoist spiritual and healing arts and has taught them for 40 years—remarkably, without appearing nearly old enough for such extensive experience. In 1981, she became one of Grandmaster Mantak Chia’s first Western students, during a time when few people even heard of […]
Tai Chi at Sea: A Journey on Enchanted Princess
I recently took a reunion cruise on the Enchanted Princess, traveling the North American northeast seaboard. The trip featured daily Tai Chi classes via instructional videos in a spacious lounge. Despite challenges like limited guidance, these offerings highlight the growing trend of cruise lines enhancing wellness programs, including Tai Chi and Qigong.