Oslo, Norway
Email: pamela@taiji.no
Phone: +47 91160581
Website: www.taiji.no
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahiley/
Taiji (Taijiquan) master with over 42 years of experience as founder and director of the Norwegian Taiji Centre, guiding thousands of students and introducing Taiji into both public and private sectors across Norway. Pamela represents The Global Peace Initiative of Women and Spiritual Leaders (GPIW) for Norway, has been named “Ambassador for Peace” by the Universal Peace Federation, and has long served as a cultural bridge-builder between Norway and China.
In 2025 she was honoured to be appointed Representative for the Daoist Association of Wudangshan as a Cultural Communication Centre, further deepening her role in promoting Daoist culture, internal arts, and international dialogue. Pamela considers moving the Norwegian Taiji Centre into the House of Consciousness in 2025 can contribute to supporting a profound new platform to open for the emerging change the Norwegian society is taking to transform into a Culture of Peace.
Founder & Director — Norwegian Taiji Centre, Oslo (1983 – Present)
- Established and directed a Taiji school operating for 42 years, offering weekly classes, workshops, retreats, and advanced training programmes.
- Taught and guided thousands of students, from beginners to instructors.
- Designed curricula integrating Taiji principles, qigong, breathwork, meditative practice, and internal martial arts.
- Mentored teachers and led teacher-training programmes.
- Managed community engagement, organisational development, and long-term strategic vision for the Centre.
Instructor — Public & Private Sector Programs (Various organisations)
- Delivered Taiji and qigong programmes for healthcare institutions, schools, corporations, and government initiatives.
- Developed tailored classes for seniors, rehabilitation groups, high-stress professions, and workplace wellness.
- Provided programmes focused on stress reduction, balance, and fall prevention.
Retreat, Workshop & Cultural Exchange Leader (National & International)
- Led thematic workshops, retreats, and intensives emphasizing internal practice, breathwork, and embodied awareness.
- Co-led the 2025 China study tour, “In Search of the Dao – Building Bridges with Breath,” facilitating practice at key cultural and historical sites (Beijing, Anyang, Shaolin, Wudangshan, Chengdu, Emeishan, Heming Shan).
- Built long-term relationships with Chinese masters and institutions for ongoing cultural exchange.
- Representative for the Daoist Association of Wudangshan (2025– ) – Cultural Communication Centre promoting Daoist heritage, internal arts, and cross-cultural dialogue.
- Norwegian Representative, Global Peace Initiative of Women and Spiritual Leaders (GPIW)
- Ambassador for Peace, Universal Peace Federation
- Selected to “The Top 10 International Men and Women” of Norway, 2006
- Recognised internationally for lifelong dedication to peace-building, spiritual dialogue, and the development of Taijiquan in Norway.
- Middle East Partnership for Peace, The Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo, 2003
- Business Council for Peace, The Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo, 2005
- 30 Years Celebration, Wudangshan with Master Zhong and Bjarte Hiley
- Wisdom Together – Leadership Conference, Salt, Oslo, 2016
- 40 Years Celebration: International Symposium Celebrating Taiji for Health and Peace, The Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo, 2023 (https://www.taiji.no/blog/norsk-taiji-senter-40-years-jubilee-nobel-institute/)
- New Perspectives and Learning on the Nature of Peace, Wales, Cardiff, at the oldest Peace Temple in the world (https://www.taiji.no/40/#anchor2)
- Long-term study and training with senior Taiji masters in Europe and China.
- Multiple immersive study trips to China focusing on traditional forms, internal energy work, and meditative practices.
- Continuous professional development in movement pedagogy, body mechanics, and contemplative practice.
- Founded and sustained one of Europe’s longest-running Taiji institutions.
- Delivered training to thousands of students over four decades.
- Introduced Taiji to healthcare, corporate, education, and community sectors in Norway.
- Recognised internationally for peace-building, cultural exchange, and internal arts teaching.
- Organised numerous high-profile conferences and symposia on peace and health, including events at The Norwegian Nobel Institute and international Peace Temples.
- Taijiquan & internal martial arts (forms, push-hands, applications)
- Qigong & breathwork
- Meditation & embodied awareness
- Curriculum design & lesson planning
- Teacher mentoring & development
- Workshop & retreat facilitation
- Corporate & public-sector teaching
- Event & cultural-exchange coordination
- Languages: English (fluent), Norwegian (conversational)
