Spring School News
Spring is near and life is beginning to return to the earth. My favourite time of year is about to erupt into pink and white blossom. Isle of Wight – Private Tuition My doors are open to Tai Chi, Qigong … Read More
Challenges in Tai Chi Training
20/12/2018
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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
Motivation in your Tai Chi Practice
20/12/2018
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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
September School News
09/09/2018
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Back to School! It’s that time of year again. September rolls around quickly and with that a renewed enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities. In my experience autumn sees a surge in people wanting to start a new exercise routine and/or hobby. … Read More
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Hibernating Bear Tai Chi
26/08/2018
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Introducing 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 … Read More
When resources aren’t enough
29/08/2014
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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
What is your Goal?
25/07/2014
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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
Tai Chi for All Abilities
29/03/2014
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Our aim at Earth Balance Tai Chi is to create classes that are accessible by the whole community. We provide Tai Chi and Qigong for all abilities, meaning seated and chair based for those with restricted movement / mobility whether … Read More
Music for your Practice
20/12/2013
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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
Chen Taiji Cloud Hands
02/10/2013
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For students wishing to practice at home, here some resources to help. In the Chen style Tai Chi movement “Wave Hands like Clouds” (Yun Shou) this uses the double arm silk reeling movement with a side stepping action. The hands … Read More
Knee Alignment Tai Chi
30/09/2013
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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 the body the knee is … Read More
Importance of Silk Reeling
27/07/2013
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Silk reeling is at the centre of Chen style Tai Chi training, helping the student to develop strength, internal energy, co-ordination, body awareness, unity in movement, relaxation and grounding. Also known as Chan Si Jin; Chan (pulling), Si (silk) and … Read More
Laojia Yi Lu Video
26/07/2013
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The Chen 74 form is slow movement empty hand form, a powerful internal martial art that combines silk reeling energy spiralling movements and low stances with deep breathing, mind intent and martial spirit. “This isn’t your grandmother’s Tai Chi” An … Read More
Peng Lu Ji An
04/07/2013
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This foundation drill of Chen style Tai Chi covers the four primary martial movements of Peng (ward-off), Lu (rollback), Ji (squeeze press), An (push down). The following youtube video clips show this movement with various Masters and instructors of Chen … Read More
Chen 18 Form Resources
17/05/2013
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For our students, here are recommended Chen Tai Chi 18 Form clips and drills on youtube, also click here to read the movement names. Grand Master Chen Zhenglei Grand Master Chen Zhenglei – Rear Orientation Grand Master Chen … Read More