Devin Hogg

International Day Of Persons with Disabilities 2025

Today marks the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I was diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD aka dyspraxia) by the time I was 8. It was also noted by that time that I had severe anxiety and significant depression, including already demonstrating risk factors for suicide. In my twenties I received additional diagnosesContinue reading “International Day Of Persons with Disabilities 2025”

Clarifying Chi-Inspired by “The Power of Chi” with Morgan Freeman

Recently a documentary was released on Prime Video called The Power of Chi narrated by Morgan Freeman. The documentary heavily featured Yang style tai chi instructor Adam Mizner and featured competitive athletes from several different disciplines getting a taste of tai chi. Watching the documentary was very thought-provoking and somewhat concerning. While I understand theContinue reading “Clarifying Chi-Inspired by “The Power of Chi” with Morgan Freeman”

My Tai Chi Journey

If you are new to Hoggs Chen Tai Chi Praxeum, this is an excellent place to learn more about why I am so passionate about tai chi in general, and Chen style tai chi in particular. When I was around eight years old, I was diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD, aka dyspraxia). I alsoContinue reading “My Tai Chi Journey”

Tai Chi And Dyspraxia

This week marks Dyspraxia Awareness Week in the UK. To mark the occasion, I will share some of my experience as someone with dyspraxia and the ways in which taijiquan has impacted that experience. Background I was diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), which is the official name for dyspraxia in Canada, when I wasContinue reading “Tai Chi And Dyspraxia”

On Violence, Faith, and Justice: Responses to the Charlie Kirk Incident

Earlier this week, a man by the name of Charlie Kirk was killed by a single gunshot during one of his infamous speaking events at a university in Utah. Online discourse reacting to the incident has been profuse, diverse, and passionate. One of the final courses I took in my Master’s of Theological Studies wasContinue reading “On Violence, Faith, and Justice: Responses to the Charlie Kirk Incident”

Theological Studies Essays

Through my Master’s of Theological Studies program I wrote several research papers, some of which I feel should be available for a wider readership. For your reading pleasure, this post makes them available. Please give them a read if you’re interested and let me know what you think! A Theology of TaijiquanOriginal version written forContinue reading “Theological Studies Essays”

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2025

Note: This post was originally published elsewhere on April 26, 2025 Today, Saturday, April 26 marks World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. This year, I am marking 21 years since I first started practicing tai chi and in May I will be marking 10 years of practicing Chen style. Over the past 5 years IContinue reading “World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2025”

Winter Tai Chi: Why I Love Practicing in Colder Weather

Note: This post was originally published elsewhere on December 19, 2024. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, I didn’t practice tai chi outdoors during the winter. I assumed it was all well and good for those in warmer climes to practice year round, but did not think such practice was expected nor beneficial inContinue reading “Winter Tai Chi: Why I Love Practicing in Colder Weather”

Reasons to Learn Tai Chi: Why Now Is The Perfect Time to Start Your Tai Chi Journey

Note: This post has been updated from a version previously published elsewhere on November 8, 2024. Sometimes, it seems like a series of crises has been never ending since at least 2020. Many of us are wrestling with complex, large-scale issues and personal stresses that are leaving us feeling burnt-out and far too weary. InContinue reading “Reasons to Learn Tai Chi: Why Now Is The Perfect Time to Start Your Tai Chi Journey”

International Self-Care Day 2024

Note: This post was originally published elsewhere on July 24, 2024 Today, July 24 is International Self-Care Day! As such, I want to highlight some of the ways in which taijiquan is a great practice for self-care. Health Practice Taijiquan is an excellent for cultivating physical health. The spiraling movements are designed to increase theContinue reading “International Self-Care Day 2024”