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  The Chinese Lunar New Year began on January 23, 2012 and is the most important festival in Chinese and Asian cultures, which represents about a quarter of the world’s population. It is celebrated on the new moon of the first month according to the lunar calendar. In Asia, it is a time for family reunions…

Since I just learned how to update my blog yesterday, I am designating today as the official grand opening of this web site.  I would like to dedicate this site to my current and future students and all tai chi and qigong enthusiasts, past and present.  We all know how these exercises have changed our…

I am starting a new class to introduce new students to tai chi.  The class is called “INTRODUCTION TO TAI” and it will last for six weeks, 5:30 to 6:30 on Wednesday evenings. Class size is limited to twenty participants.  The Quiet Tiger studio includes a view of the Snake River and provides a relaxing…

The Quiet Tiger logo depicts a tiger relaxing in a pool of water.  So what does this mean?  The tiger represents the internal strength you build from practicing tai chi chuan.  The water represents the fluid   movements of tai chi when performed correctly.  The tiger in water represents calm, cool, quiet and content strength.  The…

I am excited to welcome you to Quiet Tiger. I created this website to share my enthusiasm for tai chi with my students and other tai chi practitioners and anyone interested in taking up the practice. In this website, you will find information about tai chi; the history, the benefits, the basics, our lineage, qigong…