People come to Tai Chi and Qigong for a variety of reasons and in the process of performing these joyous arts, we are nourishing our bodies and our minds. However, one thing Tai Chi and Qigong can’t do is help with what we put into and onto our bodies.My sister made me aware of a free app to download on my phone called YUKA. The app assists in understanding more about what we eat and what we apply to our ...  read more

I had the great privilege of training in Taijiquan at Beijing Sports University (BSU) for two weeks in September this year as part of JinLi’s two-yearly study program organized by Shifu Tara Brayshaw. I had trained there in 2017 and was very much looking forward to going back for the exceptional quality of training not to mention the stunning beauty of the university itself.Our training program for 2025 was focused on the 13 Taijiquan primary techniques – Bafa Wubu (see ...  read more

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is China’s most important festival with a rich history spanning approximately 3,500 years. Its origins are believed to trace back to the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC), when people held sacrificial ceremonies in honour of gods and ancestors at the beginning/end of each year.In 2025, we celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake. The snake is often affectionately referred to as the ‘little dragon’, the snake follows the dragon ...  read more

For 20 years, Shifu Tara Brayshaw has dreamt of creating a place where instructors, students, friends and colleagues could practice, have a cup of tea or coffee, read, watch videos and "hang out" between classes; a place where they could have a massage or acupuncture session; a place where they could purchase equipment and clothing; a place to meet; a place to do workshops; a place they could call their "Tai Chi Home".In 2021, prompted by COVID lockdowns, the journey ...  read more

The Year of the Wood Dragon is a significant year in Chinese culture. It is believed to be a year of growth, progress, and abundance. The dragon is a mythical creature that symbolizes kindness, wisdom, auspiciousness, and strength. The Chinese dragon was revered as the master of wind and rain, bestowing good luck and favorable weather upon the ancient Chinese. The Wood Dragon is full of energy and drive, and it dreams of changing the world.In Chinese astrology, each zodiac ...  read more

I was so excited to hear that the WTQA (Wushu Tai Chi Qigong Australia Inc) were going to start holding their annual festivals again here in Melbourne and that I was going to be involved in it as part of JinLi. I had no idea what to expect, other than it was a fantastic day, I would meet lots of people, see lots of incredible Tai Chi, Wushu and Qigong, and get a true taste of what it means to ...  read more

Jinli Wushu-Tai Chi was recently given the opportunity to spread the word about the health and longevity benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi to the Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club. The event was hosted at the Community Hub Docklands, overlooking Victoria Harbour.Melbourne Sunrise Probus Club (MSPC) is a non-political and non-sectarian club. The club’s emphasis is on being free from the constraints and obligations of service clubs and allowing members to participate at minimum personal cost. MSPC has a range of ...  read more

The much anticipated Year of the Water Rabbit has finally arrived. We can all breathe deeply in the knowledge that the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity. More importantly, 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope for all.The Rabbit is the fourth animal in the Chinese Zodiac cycle. According to the fable of the animals, the Jade Emperor’s Great Race saw them all having to race across a wide river to vie for a position ...  read more

Saturday 26th November was a momentous day for the Taiji Industry globally. It saw the beginning of a new era in Taiji advancement and growth with the 1st Forum on Industry Development for World Taiji Clubs hosted by Beijing Sport University. It was also a momentous day for JinLi Wushu-Tai Chi as our own Shifu Tara Brayshaw was invited to be the Keynote Speaker, presenting to school owners across the world via teleconferencing, and being beamed into 9 auditoriums throughout ...  read more

For most people the last couple of years have been some of the toughest they have ever been through. In 2020, The Year of the Rat quickly turned to one of survival and existence, with fear around every corner. We then welcomed in the Year of the Ox (2021) with great optimism, but what it ended up teaching us was acceptance, how to ground ourselves and work within a new reality. Perhaps both years have taught us more than we ...  read more