Continuity in Motion

Continuity in Motion

Continuity in Motion: Learning the 108 move long form of Tai Chi takes a considerable amount of time. When we no longer have to think about which move comes next then we can work on making the form continuous. This is not simple or easy. Notice what happens between...
Happy Spring Equinox!!

Happy Spring Equinox!!

Happy Spring Equinox!!! I personally love the transition from the stillness and quiet of winter to the blossoming of spring. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) five elements theory, springtime is a time of movement, renewal and new beginnings; a time of growth and...
Sinking the Chest & Raising the Back

Sinking the Chest & Raising the Back

Tai Chi & Qigong are very complex practices. There are many principles to pay attention to. One of the 10 Essentials of Tai Chi is to “Sink the Chest and Raise the Back”.  What does that mean? One of the fundamental principles in Tai Chi and Qigong is that...
Arm Swinging Exercises

Arm Swinging Exercises

Arm swinging exercises are not just about swinging the arms. They engage the entire body from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head. They move all your joints and lubricate your entire body and improve circulation.  I personally love these exercises and do...
Tai Chi & Internal Stretching

Tai Chi & Internal Stretching

I very seldom do any static stretching and yet I’m flexible and can move easily. I credit Tai Chi and Qigong for that!!! Tai Chi and Qigong incorporates “internal stretching” rather than “static stretching”. This means that we engage the connective tissue (fascia,...