Ed, Art's old Air Force buddy invited us to join him for Qigong and Tai Chi exercises and a luncheon buffet in a Mililani park. We didn't participate in doing the exercises because they are far more advanced in their learning than we are. However, we really enjoyed watching them go through the peaceful sequences. 
It was so beautiful to watch them all moving in unison.
Their Qigong/Tai Chi teacher is 83 year old Master Fong (front of photo). Loved and respected by all his students, he passes on his knowledge for free.
Watching his grace, strength and dexterity, we see that Master Fong himself is a testament to the benefits of this ancient Chinese exercise.
The luncheon buffet from Tanioka's was fantastic! Sushi, sweet pork, corned beef hash, fish paddies, salad... yummm... I'm embarrassed to admit that I was so anxious to dive into the food that I didn't take any photos of it.
What a surprise to see Daryl who was perfecting his photography expertise when we left Hawaii 35 years ago, now working as a professional photographer. He and another friend took our wedding photos when Art and I were married.
I was hesitant to go and meet him again after such a long time. I wasn't sure he'd remember me. He did! His wife did too even though we'd only met her a couple of times at best 35 years ago. He also told me that he's seen my brother since they are both in related professions.
It really is nice to be back in Hawaii (despite the aphids, termites, rust, etc.).
We added our name to Mr. Fong's long waiting list for another beginner class.
All so nice in this post.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to join Master Fong's class, especially for free.
35 years ago? Nobody would recognize me today. LOL. I guess you're ageless, Kay!
ReplyDeleteNice photos.
Dina: It's fabulous that it's free, but we have to drive there whereas we can walk to our other class in the evening.
ReplyDeleteGigi: That's very nice of you, Gigi, but I'm not sure he actually recognized me. I introduced myself when I walked up to him saying, "I'm not sure you'll remember me, but I'm Kay..."
Sounds like a perfect day to me! Master Fong's class sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMaster Fong's in fantastic shape! And just listing what you had for lunch was enough of a treat for me, yum.
ReplyDeleteI took a tai chi class once and really enjoyed it. it helped lots with breathing better and i'm sure has many other benefits.
ReplyDeleteMaster Fong looks very fit and toned .The pictures of the group performing their movements under the shade of that huge tree are very nice .
ReplyDeleteNow my interest in Tai-Chi is getting more deeper,specially after reading your posts on the subject.
Once again a beautiful header !
I would love to have a Master Fong here! I do enjoy Tai Chi classes, but have been unable to take them for a while. Hope you and Art have a great weekend!
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I went to Tai chi classes for a while, but they just didn't sit right with me, I don't know why, because like you I love to watch other people doing it when I've seen it on the television. Perhaps it works better in warm weather in the open air. Now I settle for yoga.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like it will be a lot of fun and exciting.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing your wedding photographer still remembered you.
I would LOVE to take a class like this.. I will have to look and see what is available....
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