Awareness Increases Faster Than Ability

Awareness Increases Faster Than Ability

“Awareness always increases faster than ability if we are training correctly”. My teacher, Larry Johnson, has said this me this may times over the years. At times I have despaired that I was getting worse instead of better even though I put a lot of attention into my...
Tai Chi Walking

Tai Chi Walking

Every Tai Chi style has its own unique way of Tai Chi walking. Here are some questions to consider when practicing Tai Chi walking. Do you step farther out then you are able to maintain your balance? Do you clunk down when you step? Where is your weight when stepping?...
On Being a Teacher & a Student

On Being a Teacher & a Student

Do you need a teacher to learn Tai Chi?  I believe that a good teacher is a must!!!  In my humble opinion a good Tai Chi or Qigong practice makes us more joyful and happy.  It is important to choose a teacher that emanates joyfulness, one that makes you feel happier...
More Neck Awareness

More Neck Awareness

Does your neck ever crackle and crunch? Last week in class a Qigong exercise required turning our heads left and right. At the end of class a student mentioned that when she turned her head she felt a crunchy crackly feeling in her neck and asked if there was...