For people that tend to over-think, the slow moving practices of Tai Chi and Qigong can be a great way to calm the mind, restore grounding and connection to our physical bodies. The Buddhists practice ‘nowness’, is what we call … Read More
As student, you can expect many challenges to come up during your training in a group class and your practice at home. Try to hold a positive approach, seeing challenge as opportunity. Tai Chi and Qigong are life-long practices, there … Read More
First let’s look at the difference between intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic Motivation This is when the urge to do something comes from within, for personal reward and personal joy without a goal in mind. You do it for the … Read More
A delve into the Tai Chi learning process, looking at the ebb and flow of training a life-long art. When learning Tai Chi, there are several highs and lows along the way. Sometimes students will say “The resources aren’t enough”. … Read More
Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation Training Maybe it’s easiest to start with my goal, or rather my journey. I am striving to be myself, it is as simple as that. So my goal in my Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation … Read More
It’s always difficult to find good quality new music for your Tai Chi and Qigong practice. Recently I stumbled across www.aroshanti.com, the composer Nick has created a series of relaxation albums that are first-rate. I thought to share these with … Read More
There are over 70 organs in the human body which work together to keep us alive. The core of our health and longevity stems from how well our internal organs function. Poor lifestyle can reduce the effectiveness of our organs … Read More
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” Bruce Lee I would like to share this article ‘Struggle for Smarts’ written by Alix Spiegel with you all. The content of this article relates well … Read More
Is Tai Chi or Qi Gong what you think? Lots of new students come into a class saying “I’ve always wanted to do Tai Chi, it looks so soft and gentle, with the wavy hands in the air.” People are … Read More
Joint Loosening Exercises Sharing with you a number of online resources for Chen style Tai Chi warm ups. These are a variety of body loosening exercises that we start all of our classes with, warming up every major joint in … Read More
Silk Reeling Resources Sharing with you Tai Chi resources for silk reeling drills, the signature spiralling movement of the Chen style. Read about the importance of silk reeling in Tai Chi training here. This article shows excerpts of the Illustrated … Read More
Eight Pieces of Brocade Resources Sharing with you helpful video resources of the Chinese Health Qi Gong Association version of the 8 Pieces of Brocade / Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong set. Please also read my article on the healthand … Read More
Beginner Tai Chi and Qi Gong students often get hung up on memorising the movements. This can make Tai Chi and Qi Gong a stressful experience. Students often report they cannot remember what they have learnt, again and again. This … Read More
Your Tai Chi Journey As a beginner when learning the internal martial art of Tai Chi or Qi Gong, it is important to learn how to move rather than mimicking the instructor. Without guided and personal instruction, the movements become … Read More
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 training and should be built up gradually whilst the body adapts, the legs grow … Read More
