Peter Binkley

Peter Binkley

Peter Binkley is White Magnolia’s most senior student and our most senior student instructor. The depth of Peter’s practice, his skillfulness in teaching and the steadiness of his presence is an inspiration to Miriam and to all of the instructors and students at White Magnolia. He teaches classes of every level at White Magnolia.  Peter writes:

I've had the good fortune to be a student at White Magnolia for over ten years under the excellent guidance of my teacher and head instructor Miriam Marsolais. After the first five years or so Miriam asked me to help some of the newer students with their Tai Chi and as time passed I eventually became an instructor at the school. I make every attempt to faithfully pass on the knowledge that I have acquired from Miriam, other Teachers, and the students in our practice. A few years ago Miriam was asked to start a Tai Chi program at San Quentin State Prison. She asked me if I was willing to join her in this project and I quickly accepted. Since that time we have been going every Wednesday to the Catholic Chapel in San Quentin. It has been a very rewarding experience for us and for the inmates we instruct.

 Tai Chi for me has become a way of life. The learning never ends. It influences my every day. I try and take what I've learned in the studio and see how it applies to my life in general. Miriam would say, "If you leave the school feeling better than when you came in, the Tai Chi is working".  I hope that is the case.  I know it is with me.  Happy practice!