Suzette Hosken is an experienced Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner, instructor, and founder of Jade Lady Tai Chi and Qigong. Her journey began in 1995 at the Celestial Tai Chi College and has been marked by deep dedication to the practice and teaching of these ancient arts. Suzette’s path reflects years of extensive training, recognition in competition, and a strong commitment to lifelong learning.
Suzette has broadened her knowledge through a wide range of workshops and seminars with respected masters including Jesse Tsao, James Gao, Deming Liu, Su Legato, Tara Brayshaw, Eng Chor Khor, Chin Min Lian, Raymond Lee, Lily Sun, Yan Gen Lai and Tang Lai Wei, as well as online study with Deng Ming-Dao. Among the highlights of her training are two intensive programs at Beijing Sport University, where she studied under Professor Yang Yu Bing in 2019 and Professor Wu Dong in 2025.
Suzette has participated in numerous Wushu, Taiji, Qigong Australia (WTQA) Festivals, where she received multiple gold medals and was recognised as the Overall Women’s Taijiquan Champion in 2013.
Her expertise extends beyond Tai Chi and Qigong, being grounded in a strong foundation of anatomy, human movement, and fitness. She holds qualifications in massage therapy and Certificates III and IV in Fitness, along with specialised training in exercise for older adults and managing hip and knee pain.
As an instructor, Suzette is known for her compassionate and inclusive teaching style, as well as her sense of fun. She encourages students to listen to their bodies, adapt movements to suit their needs, and cultivate a mindful, peaceful practice. Her classes highlight the calming and meditative qualities of Tai Chi and Qigong while subtly developing strength and balance. Suzette values the essence and tradition of these arts but places her students’ comfort and well-being at the heart of her approach.
Her teaching is enriched by her personal experience managing chronic pain, fatigue, and injury, giving her a deep empathy for others on their own healing journeys. She inspires her students to explore their potential and discover the restorative power of Tai Chi and Qigong.
Suzette’s commitment to the broader Tai Chi community is reflected in her leadership roles within the industry. She currently serves as Vice President of Wushu Tai Chi Qigong Australia (WTQA) and is a member of the AUSactive Modalities Action Group (AMAG), where she represents the interests of the Tai Chi community and contributes to initiatives that promote greater recognition and uptake of Tai Chi within the health, fitness, and wellbeing sectors.