Gerda Geddes
Gerda Geddes was a wonderful person whose life revolved
around psychology, dance and almost 60 years of dedication to
Tai Chi. She trained in China and was the first person to bring Tai
Chi to the UK. Nicolette was Gerda’s last student before her death
in 2006.
In 1991, Gerda authored the book, “Looking for the Golden
Needle”; which inspired the name of this website. In her book, she
talks about the symbolism of Tai Chi and especially how it relates
to our journey through life. Gerda also has a DVD, “Understanding
Tai Chi Ch'uan”.
A second autobiographically book was published in July 2008 and
is called “Dancer in the Light”.
“There are thirty thousand ways to climb the mountain.
Everyone gets the same view from the top”
Gerda Geddes
Gerda Geddes
Gerda Geddes was a wonderful person whose life
revolved around psychology, dance and almost 60
years of dedication to Tai Chi. She trained in China and
was the first person to bring Tai Chi to the UK.
Nicolette was Gerda’s last student before her death in
2006.
In 1991, Gerda authored the book, “Looking for the
Golden Needle”; which inspired the name of this
website. In her book, she talks about the symbolism of
Tai Chi and especially how it relates to our journey
through life. Gerda also has a DVD, “Understanding Tai
Chi Ch'uan”.
A second autobiographically book was published in
July 2008 and is called “Dancer in the Light”.
