Thursday, February 29, 2024

MMTCA Newsletter March 2024

 


“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are.”

-Carl Jung


Spring arrives this month, although we’ve been tasting it for quite some time…

Our schedule stays the same with one upcoming change. In April, I will discontinue the beginner’s class and assimilate the new folks into the regular classes. If you are a beginner, talk to me about details and options. Monthly zoom Pushing Hands will be on March 11th. The monthly check in and discussion will be March 25th.

Our Chinese New Year celebration demo and festivities were a great time and a wonderful success! The audience was bigger than I expected, and lunch was a fun social time. I’ll be editing some of the footage and will post a highlights reel, and some photos as well. Thank you to all the demonstrators and helpers, and to Julie Cisler for MCing and coordinating. And for the program!



Book suggestion= The Wedge by Scott Carney

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50231733-the-wedge

After the demo, I was asked for recommendations for swords and crescent knives. Here are a few:

Taiji Swords-  https://wle.com/products/qing-dynasty-sword

https://www.museumreplicas.com/practical-tai-chi-sword?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkLOFqJi8iSAYuAPop0DtEdtDoQ23JB4LJFYCb1KnkoiFTArp3SZsTUaArO5EALw_wcB

Bagua Crescent Knives/Deer Horn Knives- https://www.wudang-store.com/products/meridian-master-crescent-moon-knives

https://deerhornknives.com/

Paul Brennan Translations- https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/further-writings-of-sun-lutang/

Thank you all for your help and support. In-person classes, with additional zoom and hybrid options, plus classes “from the road,” encourage me to be able to share this amazing art in so many ways and mediums. 

I think we’ll be taking classes outside early this year…

 -Sifu Ray


Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.”

- Wendell Berry

 

Contact info

my phone- 1-218-341-9894

 

email= skrayhayward@gmail.com

 

blog= rayhayward.com

 

website=  mindfulmotiontaichi.com

 

facebook= Mindful Motion Tai-Chi Academy

 

                Ray Hayward Enterprises

 

YouTube= Ray Hayward, the Inspired Teacher

 

                 Mindful Motion Tai-Chi Academy

 

Twitter- Ray Hayward 1988

 

my books at Lulu= lulu.com/spotlight/Ray_Hayward

 

my books on Amazon= amazon.com/author/rayhayward

 

my Patreon page= patreon.com/rayhayward

 

Instagram= Ray Hayward, or, ataoistsufitemplardruidviking

 

School shirts-        https://www.zazzle.com/single_whip_chakra_tee-235016484610969225

 

My address,

2715 Nathan Lane N

Plymouth, MN 55441

 

#rayhayward#taiji#taichichuan#bagua#xingyi#sword#qigong#yichuan#wudangsword#chinna#standingmeditation#taoistmeditation#taoistlove#semenretention#masterttliang#wailunchoi#mindfulmotiontaichiacademy#rayhaywardtheinspiredteacher#inspiredteacher#rayhaywardblog#sanshou#prayingmantis#karambit# #pushinghands#fajing#imsak#rosslynchapel#druidry #lulubooksrayhaywardauthor #patreonrayhaywardtheinspiredteacher

 


Twin Willows T'ai Chi will be hosting a retreat in in June of 2024 at Pinebrook Retreat Center in East Stroudsburg, PA.  Lodging, meals, and instruction in a beautiful scenic area for just $500.  The retreat will be in the spirit of the Deer Mountain and Warm Springs retreats.  The agenda and additional information below and in the attachment.  Space is limited and there are only a few spots left.  Please contact me soon to reserve your spot.

 

 

 

T’ai Chi Retreat with Ray Hayward

June 20, 21, 22, and 23 – 2024

 

Thursday, June 20th 5:00PM On

Room Selection, Introductions, and Orientation

We will be lodging with 3 people in a room.  Pick your roommates and your room, and then gather in the Echo 3 Hall for Introductions and orientation.

 

Friday, June 21st 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Each morning will start with a complete workout.  We will do warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Friday, June 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM

Praying Mantis Sticking Hands

Learn Praying Mantis two-person drills (similar to the Hsing-I two-person).  Learn to incorporate Sensitivity, Sticking, and Technique.

 

Friday, June 21st 2:30PM-4:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part I

Learn the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Friday, June 21st 6:30PM On

T'ai Chi/Liang Lineage

Learn the origin of T’ai Chi and the Yang Family Lineage with specific emphasis on Master T.T. Liang’s teachers.  Learn from where and from whom all the forms we do come.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 10:30AM-12:30PM

Advance T’ai Chi Two-Person Drills and Training

Learn advanced Pushing Hands drills and practices beyond the basic 13 drills.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 2:30PM-4:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part II

Continue learning the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 6:30PM On

Video Night

Watch video of Cheng Man-Ch’ing, T. T. Liang, Wai Lun Choi, Paul Gallagher, Ray Hayward and many others doing T’ai Chi, Pa Kua, Hsing-I, Liu Ho Pa Fa, Praying Mantis, and much more; with commentary by Ray and Bryan.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 10:30AM-12:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part III

Continue learning the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 2:30AM-4:30PM

Open

This session will be discussed at the retreat.  It is available if people want to stay and continue to study and practice.

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Cost

$500 (includes Lodging, Meals, and Training) / $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit due immediately to reserve spot.  Limited availability.

Preferred payment method – Venmo (ID - @BryanDavis28) or PayPal (ID - TinWindUp@yahoo.com)

Cash or checks accepted, make checks payable to Bryan Davis.

Email bcdavis28@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance.

 

Location

Pinebrook

5339 Pinebrook Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Pinebrook Bible Conference & Retreat in East Stroudsburg, PA

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

MMTCA Newsletter February 2024

 



“To know yourself, you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do.”

-Vironika Tugaleva

 

Happy February, and on the 10th, Happy Year of the Wood Dragon! Although challenging, the Wood Dragon year is full of prosperity and good fortune. All Dragon years are full of creativity, passion, courage, and confidence. Lots of energy and POWER! If it’s your year, don’t say no my Dragons!!!

Our schedule, curriculum, and class times remain the same.

We are celebrating Chinese New Year on the 10th with a demo and banquet. Let me know if you didn’t get an invite.

Book suggestion- The Breathing Cure by Patrick McKeown

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-breathing-cure-patrick-mckeown/1141737200

There are only two spots open for the Twin Willows Retreat in June. Let me know if you want a space or are interested in going. Details are attached.

Paul Brennan= https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/answering-questions-about-taiji-taiji-da-wen/

Both new years are a time for renewal, reflection, goal setting, and dream making. Let your dreams become reality. Dream big, my friends, it’s still free, and legal!

-Sifu Ray


“I’ve built my life around my practice.”

-Master J. Richard Roy


Contact info

my phone- 1-218-341-9894

 

email= skrayhayward@gmail.com

 

blog= rayhayward.com

 

website=  mindfulmotiontaichi.com

 

facebook= Mindful Motion Tai-Chi Academy

 

                Ray Hayward Enterprises

 

YouTube= Ray Hayward, the Inspired Teacher

 

                 Mindful Motion Tai-Chi Academy

 

Twitter- Ray Hayward 1988

 

my books at Lulu= lulu.com/spotlight/Ray_Hayward

 

my books on Amazon= amazon.com/author/rayhayward

 

my Patreon page= patreon.com/rayhayward

 

Instagram= Ray Hayward, or, ataoistsufitemplardruidviking

 

School shirts-        https://www.zazzle.com/single_whip_chakra_tee-235016484610969225

 

My address,

2715 Nathan Lane N

Plymouth, MN 55441

 

#rayhayward#taiji#taichichuan#bagua#xingyi#sword#qigong#yichuan#wudangsword#chinna#standingmeditation#taoistmeditation#taoistlove#semenretention#masterttliang#wailunchoi#mindfulmotiontaichiacademy#rayhaywardtheinspiredteacher#inspiredteacher#rayhaywardblog#sanshou#prayingmantis#karambit# #pushinghands#fajing#imsak#rosslynchapel#druidry #lulubooksrayhaywardauthor #patreonrayhaywardtheinspiredteacher

 


Twin Willows T'ai Chi will be hosting a retreat in in June of 2024 at Pinebrook Retreat Center in East Stroudsburg, PA.  Lodging, meals, and instruction in a beautiful scenic area for just $500.  The retreat will be in the spirit of the Deer Mountain and Warm Springs retreats.  The agenda and additional information below and in the attachment.  Space is limited and there are only a few spots left.  Please contact me soon to reserve your spot.

 

 

 

T’ai Chi Retreat with Ray Hayward

June 20, 21, 22, and 23 – 2024

 

Thursday, June 20th 5:00PM On

Room Selection, Introductions, and Orientation

We will be lodging with 3 people in a room.  Pick your roommates and your room, and then gather in the Echo 3 Hall for Introductions and orientation.

 

Friday, June 21st 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Each morning will start with a complete workout.  We will do warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Friday, June 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM

Praying Mantis Sticking Hands

Learn Praying Mantis two-person drills (similar to the Hsing-I two-person).  Learn to incorporate Sensitivity, Sticking, and Technique.

 

Friday, June 21st 2:30PM-4:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part I

Learn the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Friday, June 21st 6:30PM On

T'ai Chi/Liang Lineage

Learn the origin of T’ai Chi and the Yang Family Lineage with specific emphasis on Master T.T. Liang’s teachers.  Learn from where and from whom all the forms we do come.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 10:30AM-12:30PM

Advance T’ai Chi Two-Person Drills and Training

Learn advanced Pushing Hands drills and practices beyond the basic 13 drills.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 2:30PM-4:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part II

Continue learning the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 6:30PM On

Video Night

Watch video of Cheng Man-Ch’ing, T. T. Liang, Wai Lun Choi, Paul Gallagher, Ray Hayward and many others doing T’ai Chi, Pa Kua, Hsing-I, Liu Ho Pa Fa, Praying Mantis, and much more; with commentary by Ray and Bryan.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 10:30AM-12:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part III

Continue learning the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 2:30AM-4:30PM

Open

This session will be discussed at the retreat.  It is available if people want to stay and continue to study and practice.

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Cost

$500 (includes Lodging, Meals, and Training) / $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit due immediately to reserve spot.  Limited availability.

Preferred payment method – Venmo (ID - @BryanDavis28) or PayPal (ID - TinWindUp@yahoo.com)

Cash or checks accepted, make checks payable to Bryan Davis.

Email bcdavis28@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance.

 

Location

Pinebrook

5339 Pinebrook Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Pinebrook Bible Conference & Retreat in East Stroudsburg, PA

 

 


Sunday, January 7, 2024

MMTCA January Newsletter 2024

 

Tian Zhaolin, right, a major promoter and teacher of Taiji Sanshou, and Master Liang's Grandteacher.

Every now and then a man’s mind is stretched by a new idea or sensation, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions.”

-Oliver Wendall Holmes Sr

 

Happy New Year! I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2024!


Our Winter/Spring schedule remains the same, with a few minor tweaks to the times and the curriculum.

Tuesday 6-8PM at St Sahag, Solo Form, Willow #3, Sanshou, solo and two-person Taiji Cane, random weapons reviews, Bagua = 8 Yin Fu Palms and Sword.

Wednesday zoom 630-730PM Solo Form Review and Taiji Qigong

Thursday 6-8PM at St Sahag, Solo Form, Sanshou, solo and two-person Taiji Cane, Xingyi = Linking Form and Sword.

Saturday 900-1030AM at St Sahag, Solo Form, Advanced Pushing Hands Drills and Willow #3, solo and two-person Taiji Cane

Beginners class are Saturdays 1030-1130 AM at St Sahag.

Monday January 22nd, 630-730PM Monthly zoom Pushing Hands- Wang’s Dalu and Willow#3.

Monday January 29th, 630-730PM zoom Check In.

 

A little Willow #3 with the Professor!

Chinese New Year is on February 10th, and we will be celebrating on the actual day. I have a demo planned and am arranging a banquet, more like lunch than dinner. Full details next month.

 


I’m teaching a retreat and seminar with Twin Willows Tai-Chi Studio. Retreats like this are a chance to immerse yourself in Taiji and the Taiji community learning, practicing, and reviewing. There are a few people who are signed up from the Twin Cities, only two spaces left. Let me know if you want to go and I’ll fill you in on a few travel options. All the details are attached at the bottom.

 

Paul Brennan - https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/2023/09/30/yinfu-spear-manual/Book

 

My YouTube channel has surpassed 1000 subscribers! 1.6K to be exact. And I have five trolls! Thank you to all who subscribed and promoted my channel. I have a full year planned for videos, posts, interviews, and lessons.

 

Original artwork by Eli Chaisson

My book on Pushing Hands is even closer now! With a photo shoot under my belt, and many hours of editing, I’m close to handing it off to be designed and laid out by Julie Cisler. Believe me, I’ll let you know when it’s available!

 

Upward Split and Push at White Cloud Temple! Some photoshop fun from the photo shoot, thanks DD!

All the best to you and yours for the coming year!

-Sifu Ray

 

“I am rooted, but I flow.”

-Virginia Woolf

 

 

Contact info

my phone- 1-218-341-9894

 

email= skrayhayward@gmail.com

 

blog= rayhayward.com

 

website=  mindfulmotiontaichi.com

 

facebook= Mindful Motion Tai-Chi Academy

 

                Ray Hayward Enterprises

 

YouTube= Ray Hayward, the Inspired Teacher

 

                 Mindful Motion Tai-Chi Academy

 

Twitter- Ray Hayward 1988

 

my books at Lulu= lulu.com/spotlight/Ray_Hayward

 

my books on Amazon= amazon.com/author/rayhayward

 

my Patreon page= patreon.com/rayhayward

 

Instagram= Ray Hayward, or, ataoistsufitemplardruidviking

 

School shirts-        https://www.zazzle.com/single_whip_chakra_tee-235016484610969225

 

My address,

2715 Nathan Lane N

Plymouth, MN 55441

 

#rayhayward#taiji#taichichuan#bagua#xingyi#sword#qigong#yichuan#wudangsword#chinna#standingmeditation#taoistmeditation#taoistlove#semenretention#masterttliang#wailunchoi#mindfulmotiontaichiacademy#rayhaywardtheinspiredteacher#inspiredteacher#rayhaywardblog#sanshou#prayingmantis#karambit# #pushinghands#fajing#imsak#rosslynchapel#druidry #lulubooksrayhaywardauthor #patreonrayhaywardtheinspiredteacher

 

Twin Willows T'ai Chi will be hosting a retreat in in June of 2024 at Pinebrook Retreat Center in East Stroudsburg, PA.  Lodging, meals, and instruction in a beautiful scenic area for just $500.  The retreat will be in the spirit of the Deer Mountain and Warm Springs retreats.  The agenda and additional information below and in the attachment.  Space is limited and there are only a few spots left.  Please contact me soon to reserve your spot.

 

 

 

T’ai Chi Retreat with Ray Hayward

June 20, 21, 22, and 23 – 2024

 

Thursday, June 20th 5:00PM On

Room Selection, Introductions, and Orientation

We will be lodging with 3 people in a room.  Pick your roommates and your room, and then gather in the Echo 3 Hall for Introductions and orientation.

 

Friday, June 21st 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Each morning will start with a complete workout.  We will do warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Friday, June 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM

Praying Mantis Sticking Hands

Learn Praying Mantis two-person drills (similar to the Hsing-I two-person).  Learn to incorporate Sensitivity, Sticking, and Technique.

 

Friday, June 21st 2:30PM-4:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part I

Learn the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Friday, June 21st 6:30PM On

T'ai Chi/Liang Lineage

Learn the origin of T’ai Chi and the Yang Family Lineage with specific emphasis on Master T.T. Liang’s teachers.  Learn from where and from whom all the forms we do come.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 10:30AM-12:30PM

Advance T’ai Chi Two-Person Drills and Training

Learn advanced Pushing Hands drills and practices beyond the basic 13 drills.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 2:30PM-4:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part II

Continue learning the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Saturday, June 22nd 6:30PM On

Video Night

Watch video of Cheng Man-Ch’ing, T. T. Liang, Wai Lun Choi, Paul Gallagher, Ray Hayward and many others doing T’ai Chi, Pa Kua, Hsing-I, Liu Ho Pa Fa, Praying Mantis, and much more; with commentary by Ray and Bryan.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 8:00AM-10:00AM

TCC Workout

Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 10:30AM-12:30PM

Pa Kua Sword – Part III

Continue learning the straight sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.

 

Sunday, June 23rd 2:30AM-4:30PM

Open

This session will be discussed at the retreat.  It is available if people want to stay and continue to study and practice.

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Cost

$500 (includes Lodging, Meals, and Training) / $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit due immediately to reserve spot.  Limited availability.

Preferred payment method – Venmo (ID - @BryanDavis28) or PayPal (ID - TinWindUp@yahoo.com)

Cash or checks accepted, make checks payable to Bryan Davis.

Email bcdavis28@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance.

 

Location

Pinebrook

5339 Pinebrook Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Pinebrook Bible Conference & Retreat in East Stroudsburg, PA

 

Pinebrook Bible Conference & Retreat in East Stroudsburg, PA

Pinebrook provides Christian and corporate groups with lodging, meeting space, and meals for events and retreats...