The natural process of shedding cells is shared by humans and animals, like snakes, which symbolizes vitality and renewal. Snakes hold cultural significance in many mythologies, representing wisdom and transformation. The upcoming 2025 Qigong retreat in Palenque, Mexico, celebrates this renewal theme, organized by Sifu Sharon Smith, offering holistic health benefits through Tai Chi and Qigong, with a focus on personal transformation.
Living Peacefully and Authentically in the Moment
Sifu Stephen Watson from Clinton, CT, has dedicated over three decades to practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong, and meditation. A gentle giant despite being a multiple-time world Push Hands champion, he carries an approachable charm. Watson’s diagnosis with colon cancer in 2022 didn’t shake his calm demeanor rooted in Taoism. He continues to practice and teach from his hospital bed, embodying the principle of Wu Wei—accepting life’s natural course without resistance.