Neck & Shoulder Awareness

Neck & Shoulder Awareness

Relaxing the neck and shoulders: In the past when I have been told to “relax” I never liked it. For the most part I found it annoying and it had the exact opposite effect on me. Through Tai Chi I learned a completely different mindset about tension and relaxation. The...
Tai Chi Thoughts

Tai Chi Thoughts

Tai Chi has taught me how to learn. I say this often. When I was young I was not a very good student. My mind was very active and it was often difficult to concentrate. I started studying Tai Chi at 19 not knowing what I was embarking on. When I was young, I used to...
Daily Tai Chi Reminder

Daily Tai Chi Reminder

“And suddenly your know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings”. This is a wonderful quote by Eckhart Tolle. This is how I felt when I was first introduced to Tai Chi in 1973. I had injured my back and went to see an acupuncturist....
Daily Tai Chi Reminder

Daily Tai Chi Reminder

Slo-Mo is the way to go!!! Tai Chi is meant to be savored, like allowing an incredibly delicious piece of chocolate to slowly melt in your mouth. Sometimes during practice I find myself in a place of timelessness, a place where I feel so incredibly good, a place that...
Daily Tai Chi Reminder

Daily Tai Chi Reminder

 Recognizing the Kwa: When talking about the Kwa we are generally speaking of the inguinal groove that connects the leg to the torso. Often Tai Chi is an optical illusion. Tai Chi movements can be difficult to “see” for beginners and non-practitioners. For example, in...