My interest in eastern philosophy and practice began when I started travelling to Samye Ling Tibetan Centre and associated Rokpa centres about 5 years ago which naturally led me to start attending 7 Stars taiji classes at Rokpa Dundee.  The 7 Stars School has a long established connection with Samye Ling, and I always remember Bob saying we’re all part of the same family, just different slices of the same pie.  I thought this was a great way to look at it, and seemed to me to reflect perfectly the complementary nature of the different Chinese traditions which are so beautifully encapsulated in the movements of taiji and in the spirit of the 7 Stars School.

Progressing through the health and relaxation syllabus has really opened my eyes to the depth and subtlety of taiji which can be studied on so many different levels.  This revealed itself not only through the high level of skill and knowledge demonstrated by the instructors in the school, but also through the personal experience that comes from the practice of taiji.  To be given the opportunity to share even a small amount of this knowledge and experience with others, and enable them to begin the process of self discovery that is taiji, is something for which I am very grateful.