Yang Cheng-fu (1883-1936) is the considered the best known teacher of the Yang style t’ai chi chuan, which I have …
Author: Faith Gregor
Letting a story tell itself with clarity, completeness and context…and no judgment
When I decided to write about my grandmother Rachel’s professional career as a social worker, I ran up against an …
T’ai Chi: Imagery and Intent
Reflecting on the traditions, symbolism and imagery of t’ai chi is a great way to deepen the practice and body, …
Walking in Circles
This phrase sometimes carries the implication of fruitless, random activity that results in frustration and wasted energy. But with circles …
Birdsong Soundtracks
The music of birdsong percolates through my life—urban, rural, suburban and vacation. The familiar songs are like a sweet melody …
Moving toward common ground, through the places in between
The Places In Between is a wonderful book by Rory Stewart about north-central Afghanistan in 2002. He writes of his …
“Think Globally, Act Locally” comes to life on my street
As spring unfolds into summer, the foot traffic in my neighborhood is rich. I’m learning the names of people who …
Tai Chi: brain, habit and muscle memory
Muscle memory is a two-edged sword. This is true of one of the traditional t’ai chi learning processes: first, learn …
T’ai chi: letting the random be my guide
“Always let your conscience be your guide,” said Jiminy Cricket. But every now and then, I’m guided by something a …
Saying goodbye in the time of COVID
“When this is over” is an oft-heard phrase these days. During the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve all put aside our “normal” …