Originally a pharmacist, the Tai Chi of the Original Yang Style became more and more important in my life. What was initially (1997) intended as a support for stress management and energy building actually became a way of life over the years.

My most intense experience was my body gaining more well-being and strength with Tai Chi—the other levels (emotions, mental level) also benefited enormously.
For me, it was the starting point of a journey that has turned my life into an adventure.
Suddenly there was so much more energy available and it felt like it wanted to be used in a creative way.

I soon realised that I wanted to preserve this knowledge and pass it on. So I am infinitely grateful and also a little proud that we have built up this wonderful community, which is constantly growing!
Very often the spark is ignited and our course participants report amazing improvements in their lives on a wide variety of levels.

It's the most wonderful job in the world. I am happy for everyone who is open to give it a try and of course for everybody, who has the sustained commitment to practice Tai Chi!

• Tai Chi since March 1997
• Since 2000 regular private lessons with Master Chu King Hung as an authorised ITCCA teacher
• 2000-2006 Teaching in Vienna
• Since 2006-2014 management of the ITCCA school in Steyr
• Since 2014 management of the Tai Chi Vienna school.

Tai Chi harmoniously combines my interest in martial arts with my interest in meditation and spirituality. My early experiences with fighting were not characterized by aggression and fear, but allowed me to enter a state of stillness and quiet attention, which was not accessible to me for a long time through any forms of meditation.

In the Asian martial arts I hoped for answers, I had first contacts as a child with Judo. In Paris I discovered the Original Yang Style already in 1988, but over time I educated myself in other styles, among them Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun (WT) and Hsing I.

Only the special energetic instructions of the Original Yang Style gave me access to this stillness and inner power again.

• I practice the Tai Chi of the International Tai Chi Chuan Association (ITCCA) since 1988
• Since 1997 I have regular private lessons with Master Chu King Hung as an authorized teacher of the ITCCA.
• 1997-2006 teaching in Vienna
• 2006-2014 head of the ITCCA school in Steyr
• Since 2014 head of the school Tai Chi Vienna.

After the difficult birth and the subsequent hospitalisation of my son, I was physically and nervously quite battered. In my search for a movement system that would give me peace and strength, I came across the Tai Chi Vienna School. Since then I have been practising Tai Chi several times a week with great pleasure and consider it a wonderful tool for busy and full-time mothers. Tai Chi gives me lightness paired with stability and energy for my everyday life. My whole family benefits from this as well. 🙂

• Since 2017: Tai Chi classes in the original Yang style at Tai chi Vienna.
• Since 2020: Special Training for advanced students at Tai Chi Vienna

Shortly before I retired, I was looking for a sport that would keep me physically and mentally fit. So I came across Tai Chi and was convinced from the very first lesson that it would be my thing! Tai Chi keeps me flexible and mentally fit! I've been practising Tai Chi since 2019 and I'm still fascinated by it. The longer you stick with it, the more interesting it gets!

• Since 2019: Tai Chi lessons in the Origina Yang style at Tai Chi Vienna
• Since 2020: Tai Chi teacher training at Tai Chi Vienna
• Since 2024 I have regular private lessons with Master Chu King Hung as an authorized teacher of the ITCCA.

In my search for a balance to my demanding job and everyday life, I have tried various ways of relaxation and inner balance, including Pilates, Yoga and energy work. The decisive turning point, however, was my discovery of the Tai Chi school, where I was able to find a deeper connection to energy work and calmness in movement.

Thanks to my experience with Healing Eurythmy and other energetic practices, I quickly realised that Tai Chi was the right path for me. It gives me more energy, inner serenity, joy and lightness and leads to constant development on a physical, mental and emotional level. Since then, Tai Chi has become an integral part of my life. I practise several times a week, both in person and online, to constantly deepen my practice.

I have been practising the Original Yang Style at Tai Chi Vienna since December 2016.

In 2019 I started to learn the sword form, and since 2022 I have been taking part in the special training for advanced practitioners and teaching at the Tai Chi school.

It is a pleasure and commitment to me to share the valuable experiences and positive changes that Tai Chi brings.

As a musician and programmer, I spend a lot of time sitting in a chair at my desk. A severe herniated disc forced me to find a solution—a balance between my work and healthy movement for my body. After I already had a long friendship with Georg and Bettina and they finally opened a school in Vienna in 2014, there was no excuse anymore. Since then, Tai Chi has been a part of my everyday life. Oh yes, no more disc problems!

• Tai Chi since 2014 at Tai Chi Vienna
• Since the beginning of 2017 special training at Tai Chi Vienna
• Regular classes in Eisenstadt since 2019

During a challenging phase in my life I searched for a leisure activity that not only promotes strength and health, but also deep inner contentment – and I discovered the Original Yang Style!

The calm, flowing movements and the focus on the inner energy of the Yang style inspired me from the very beginning. Initially I tried out Chen style. But I finally found out that the Yang Style Tai Chi provided, what I was looking for. The teaching system of the ITCCA's authentic Yang style in particular won me over immediately – both in its methodological depth and in its external and internal energetic effect.

Since then, I have devoted myself to Tai Chi with passion and dedication and enjoy the many benefits that this practice offers: inner peace, increased concentration, better health and the wonderful feeling of being centred.

I have been magically attracted to Eastern teachings since my early youth. In a turbulent, constantly changing world, Tai Chi has given me peace and centre throughout my life and even physical and mental stability.
I love to move slowly and with concentration!
In particular, Tai Chi has helped me to stop smoking. At the beginning of my Tai Chi career, I used the 15-minute walk to Tai Chi to smoke my cigarette at the end of the day. One evening I was standing in front of the house entrance again and was about to light my cigarette — when a drop of water fell directly onto the cigarette from above and extinguished it! I haven't smoked since!

Teaching and passing on my experience is great joy for me!

• 1955 born in Freschluneberg, Northern Germany
• 1987/88 I started working with computers as a bookseller in Berlin, first ITCCA Tai Chi Chuan steps in the School for Tai Chi Chuan Berlin
• 1998 moved to Amsterdam. Everyday working life with computers, software, databases and networks becomes more intensive... and after some time so does my Tai Chi Chuan/Qigong training
• I trained at the School voor Tai Chi Chuan Amsterdam for many years, was active as an assistant for about 3 years and took part in the courses with Master Chu King Hung
• November 2022 moved to Vienna with my family
• I have been studying and training at Tai Chi Vienna since November 2022
• since March 2023 I have been taking part in the Tai Chi Vienna Special Training for advanced students