I might have missed this, but would you share where the slides for this section related to anatomy, chakras, meridians, etc. can be found? Thank you.

Hello SOHMA Community! So happy that my life journey has set me on this new path! I've spent the past 20+ years in service for the Deaf community. That chapter has closed for me and now this new chapter has begun. Through the ups and downs of the last 5 years, it has become clear that helping others age with grace and strength has become my next calling. I'm excited to learn Tai Chi so that I can help my local community lean into their golden years with joy and wellness!

Please join me in extending a global congratulations to our newest School of Healing Martial Arts Certified Graduate, @Luciana Gassi! 🇮🇹✨ This past weekend was incredible with high energy and amazing people from all over Europe in attendance. We started with the final test on Friday, followed by the Tai Chi Master class on Saturday. The day before our big event, Luciana and I met at the stunning, world-famous cliffs and shores of Polignano a Mare in Puglia for her official, in-person practical examination. Moving through the forms with the Adriatic Sea as her backdrop, she demonstrated beautiful alignment, deep grounding, and a true command of the internal arts. The next day, she was officially presented with her credentials as a certified SOHMA Tai Chi Instructor in Bari, Italy, right at the conclusion of the Master Class seminar hosted by Kairopia! Luciana, watching your journey culminate in such a beautiful setting was an honor. Your commitment to the art, your dedication to embodying these healing principles, and your love of sharing as a masterful community organizer shine through. You already are an incredible practitioner and instructor for your students in France, Italy, and beyond. Welcome to the graduate circle, Instructor Luciana! We are all proud of you. Let's leave some love and congratulations for Luciana in the comments below! 👇🎉

Happy Monday, everyone! Wow. Our Live Session this past Friday was incredible. We had a beautiful mix of brand-new students, seasoned practitioners, and certified graduates tuning in from all corners of the globe, including the US, Europe, and Africa! It is profoundly inspiring to watch our community come together to share real-world teaching breakthroughs, discuss challenges, and support one another in the craft of instructing. Here is a high-level summary of the golden nuggets, breakthroughs, and actionable takeaways from our time together: 💡 Key Teaching Insights & Takeaways - Slowing Down the Mind: Several instructors noted that one of the greatest hurdles for modern students is simply slowing down and quieting a racing mind. We discussed using targeted breathing exercises, walking meditations, and sensory grounding work right at the start of class to help students drop into their bodies before moving. - The "Slow and Steady" Approach: A great question was raised about supporting a 500-lb student looking to reclaim his health. The collective wisdom? Meet students exactly where they are, celebrate their sheer presence at class, and anchor them in the idea that slow and steady wins the race. - Managing Mixed-Level Classrooms: We heard an excellent strategy from our instructor in Zimbabwe, who runs separate beginner tracks but seamlessly integrates new students into main group classes using heavy repetition, clear narration, and pairing up veterans to help guide the newer flows. - Adapting for Seniors & Limited Mobility: We celebrated a beautiful story about a 90-year-old student performing a modified form elegantly.  - Seated Tai Chi: We touched briefly on how the ischial tuberosities (your sit bones) serve as the vital root and foundation for power when a student cannot stand. - Trusting Body Memory: A newer student shared the common challenge of remembering sequence transitions. The veteran instructors on the call reminded all of us to stop trying to intellectualize the form. Tai Chi is built on repetition, relax, let go of the thoughts, and trust your body's muscle memory.

👋🏽 I'm excited to be here and looking forward to moving through the SOHMA program! As a new Qigong instructor, I was in search of a community of folks who are committed to Qigong and Tai Chi. It has impacted my life in the best way, and I get the privilege of interacting with folks several times a week who are experiencing amazing benefits in the classes I get to lead. I can't say enough about how much I love this practice and now I get to expand my knowledge, experience and connections here. I'm tickled to be part of this community!