What Is Taoist Tai Chi® Practice at the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism?

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Taoist Tai Chi® practice, as presented by the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, is a method of cultivating harmony and balance in body, mind, and spirit, drawing on the Taoist tradition. The institute describes it through three qualities — strength, flexibility, and stillness — and says the practice is accessible to all, with beginners able to start at any time in one of 400 sessions across Canada.

What the practice involves

The institute frames Taoist Tai Chi® arts as more than physical exercise. Its homepage describes the practice as "cultivating harmony and balance in body, mind and spirit," and pairs that with the three-word summary "Strength Flexibility Stillness." The site also references "Taoism: Cultivating Body, Mind and Spirit" and "Chanting for the World" as related aspects of its Taoist practice.

The arts trace back to Master Moy Lin Shin, described as descending from a long lineage of teachers who "distilled the essence of the Taoist tradition into a practical method of training." The homepage includes a video of Master Moy demonstrating Taoist Tai Chi® arts.

Who it is for

The institute presents the practice as open and easy to access:

  • All are welcome. The site states the practice is "accessible to all."
  • No fixed start date. You can begin at any time rather than waiting for a new term.
  • Wide availability. There are 400 sessions across Canada, and the site offers a location finder to identify one near you.
  • Older adults are addressed directly. "Seniors" appears as a distinct entry point on the site.

The site also lists conditions for which people have sought relief through the arts — including arthritis, chronic pain, depression, falls prevention, healthy heart and cardiac rehab, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, PTSD, stroke, and worry, anxiety and stress. These are presented as areas of interest on the institute's site, not as medical claims; anyone with a health condition should treat them as reasons to ask questions and consult their own health care provider before starting.

How to begin

  1. Go to taoist.org.
  2. Use the "Start Now" button (the site notes it is at the top right) or the location finder.
  3. Find a session near you in Canada and attend — the institute says you can start anytime.

The site is available in English, French, and Chinese, and includes a Frequently Asked Questions page for details on the practice itself.

What to keep in mind

The homepage gives a clear overview of the practice's purpose and availability but does not publish class prices, membership terms, or a full schedule — those details would come from the location you contact. If your goal is general movement, balance, and a meditative routine within a Taoist framework, the institute's own framing and its broad session network make it straightforward to try a class; if you are seeking treatment for a specific condition, use the site's condition pages only as a starting point for questions rather than as a substitute for medical advice.