Pattern language was defined by the widely influential architect and design theorist, Emeritus Professor Christopher Alexander,
and first brought to light in his book “A Pattern Language”, and subsequently in his
famous work “The Nature of Order”. To give you a feel for Alexander’s thought processes
one of his statements was “No one can be close to others, without also having frequent opportunities to be alone”.
Essentially, Pattern Language is the way of describing good design or patterns of useful ... read more
The Annual JinLi Tai Chi Retreat 2018 was held at our “home away from home” Taradale House, in the beautiful Coliban Valley. As usual, the focus was on
outstanding training, food, friendship and fun. Everyone made the most of the intensive Taiji fundamentals tuition, studying Chinese literature, looking
at all the Taiji styles and learning some basic Taiji/Qigong Mandarin. “Words really can’t describe what it means to be a part of this amazing experience”,
so said one of the participants. ... read more