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T’ai Chi fundamental movements: The whole foot

February 19, 2021

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an acclaimed t’ai chi master and author of several important texts on the centuries-old practice of …

Tags: tai chi balance, tai chi foot placement, tai chi grounding
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T’ai Chi fundamental movements: Hold the Circle

February 10, 2021

There are 108 movements in the Yang style long form of the Tai Chi Ch’üan. For new students, it can …

Tags: tai chi basics, tai chi hand movements, tai chi how-to
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Meditation in Motion: Currents

February 5, 2021

T’ai chi is often described as “moving meditation.” To help facilitate the gentle flow of sequences, it’s good to rest …

Tags: tai chi and images of nature, tai chi movement and meditation
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Vines as savvy survival strategists

February 2, 2021

The morning glory is one of my favorite flowers. I plant them every year along the back fence of our …

Tags: detaching, meditation, plants as inspiration
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T’ai Chi Ch’üan classes thriving at SSPRD

January 22, 2021

The T’ai Chi Ch’üan community is growing at South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, …

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I Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More

January 19, 2021

This Allman Brothers song was composed in the early 1970s by Gregg Allman, shortly after the death of his brother …

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T’ai chi: “Let This Be A Lesson To You!”

December 28, 2020

That phrase is near the top of the list of things I remember my mother saying to me. I didn’t …

Tags: correcting mistakes in tai chi, working around challenges in tai chi
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The forgettable “COVID Christmas”

December 11, 2020

How early do people start planning for the winter holidays? For some, it’s a multi-year process, if they’re artisans, retailers …

Tags: Christmas books, Christmas in the time of COVID, Christmas traditions
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T’ai chi: adjusting to fit in a small indoor space

December 7, 2020

In my 21 years as a t’ai chi practitioner, I’ve done the form in countless indoor spaces. And in my …

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Learning t’ai chi with a light touch of joy in movement

December 3, 2020

T’ai chi is an ancient martial art and a powerful “moving meditation” with many physical, mental and spiritual benefits. There …

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email: faith@northernstardenver.com

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