28/07/2026
My Tai Chi Journey
Renee Shi
I was introduced to Yang-style Tai Chi in 2017 and continued learning until the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes to stop. At that time, I found Tai Chi very difficult to learn.
After the pandemic, I happened to see Emily leading a Tai Chi demonstration at Burwood Library. Out of curiosity, I joined the experience session. To my surprise, I was able to learn the very first movement in just one lesson. I was amazed by Emily’s teaching ability and decided to join Boyuan to learn Chen-style Tai Chi.
After joining Boyuan, I discovered a warm and welcoming community. Besides Emily, Tom, David, Wendy, and Sabrina were all incredibly patient in guiding and encouraging new students like me. It truly feels like one big family filled with kindness and support.
Since then, I have learned the 6 Forms, 13 Forms, 36 Forms, Eight-Cycle Practice, 24 Forms, and the 83 Forms. Through standing meditation (Zhan Zhuang), I gradually developed an awareness of Qi. Practising Tai Chi with this sense of Qi has naturally slowed my movements and deepened my understanding of Tai Chi. Learning Yang Yuan Gong has also helped me gradually nourish and regulate my internal organs.
Emily is an exceptionally patient teacher. She tirelessly corrects my mistakes and carefully guides us step by step—from first learning the external movements to gradually understanding the underlying principles of Tai Chi. Under her guidance, I especially enjoy practising in the park. The open space, green grass, trees, blue sky, and white clouds allow me to expand my awareness, relax my mind, improve my eyesight, breathe in fresh natural air, and promote better circulation of Qi and blood. It truly offers many benefits at once.
Now, I try to practise Tai Chi every day. Each practice feels different. Sometimes, when my mind is occupied, I move too quickly. Other times, when I am calm and focused, my practice becomes slower and more mindful. Regardless of the pace, I always finish feeling refreshed, relaxed, and full of energy.
I feel truly fortunate to have the opportunity to learn Chen-style Tai Chi under Emily’s guidance. Step by step, she has helped me enter the beautiful world of Tai Chi, and I look forward to continuing this lifelong journey of learning and self-improvement.
我的太极缘 （Renee Shi)
我是从2017 开始经人介绍学习杨式太极拳，一直到疫情开始不能上课了才停课, 我发觉太极拳很难学。
疫情结束后偶然看到Emily 老师带队到Burwood 图书馆推广太极便带着好奇心去体验，结果发现难学的太极拳Emily 老师竞然教一次便学会了第一式，觉得老师很厉害便加入博源学习陈式太极拳，进入博源发现氛围很好，除了Emily 老师, Tom 师兄，David 师兄，Wendy 师姐和Sabrina 师姐都非常有耐心的指点和鼓励我们新学员，我觉得这个大家庭太有爱了，我从6式，13 式，36 式，八循环，24 式到83 式都学了一遍，通过学习桩功感知了气感，带着气感打太极拳让我打拳的速度慢下来了， 对太极拳的感悟更深了，学习养元功会帮我慢慢调理五脏。
Emily 老师教学很有耐心，不厌其烦的纠正我的错误，从先学第一层的招式再到第二原理让我们慢慢提升，在老师的指导下我特别喜欢在公园练习太极，公园面积大，有草有树，还有篮天白云，可以把意念放远，还能改善视力，吸收大自然的气息，疏通气血，真是一举多得。
我现在尽量每天练太极，但是每天感觉是不一样的，有时心里有事打得很快，有时气定神闲打得更专注，不管快慢，每次打完都觉得身心舒畅，浑身轻松。
非常幸运能跟着老师慢慢入门陈氐太极。
