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Tai Chi Hurt My Knees

08/06/2021 by admin

Tai Chi Hurt My Knees There are many barriers to starting something new, whether a hobby, new job or leisure activity. We are our worst enemy sometimes and our minds will throw up all sorts of reasons why not to … Read More

Summer Qi for the Heart

31/05/2021 by admin

Summer Qi for the Heart Summer is an expansive time of year that is governed by the fire element and the heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here are my suggestions for strengthening your heart in the summer months. The … Read More

Hibernating Bear Tai Chi

26/08/2018 by admin

Hibernating Bear Tai Chi “Build a Strong Foundation for Mind and Body Health” The phrase “Hibernating Bear” comes from instructor Nicola’s ethos to make authentic Tai Chi and Qigong available to all abilities of students, no matter age, physical ability … Read More

Physical Symmetry

02/03/2017 by admin

Physical Symmetry Training Physical Health for Life I remember a training session a few years ago with Tina Chunna Zhang from Qigong for Women in NYC. She said that qigong practice is for ‘finding your weak spots’. To me, this … Read More

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Secret Tai Chi Training

13/02/2017 by admin

Secret Tai Chi Training A lot of Tai Chi and Qigong students practice secretly out in the wild. What is this secret training and how can you add it to your practice? It’s being outside of your training space or … Read More

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Joe Lok Workshop Review

12/06/2015 by admin

Phoenix Alchemy Qigong Master Joe Wai Man Lok visited Horsham on Thursday 11 and 18 June 2015 for his Phoenix Alchemy Qigong seminars with students of Earth Balance Tai Chi and the local Horsham community. Reviews from some of the … Read More

Knee Alignment Tai Chi

30/09/2013 by admin

Knee Alignment Tai Chi Improving Posture in your Tai Chi Practice In Tai Chi and Qigong practice, correct knee alignment is often neglected which can lead to pain, injury and long-term damage. As the largest and most complex joint in … Read More

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Tai Chi Standing

18/11/2011 by admin

Tai Chi Standing Zhan Zhuang – Standing Still for Powerful Health Zhan Zhuang is a powerful internal practice where a static posture is held for a period of time. Standing is an important part of Tai Chi and Qi Gong … Read More