In ancient Chinese philosophy, one can reflect on five phases or aspects. These are elements or entities represented in nature …
Category: Tai Chi
To cultivate t’ai chi flow, be soft and strong
T’ai chi is a soft, flowing martial art. How is that so? Think of energy as directional. Electric currents flow …
Hey, wha’ happened?
That is a line spoken by the late comedian Fred Willard in a 2003 “mockumentary” movie called A Mighty Wind. …
Into the Great Wide Open: T’ai Chi and Vacation “Breaks”
There’s no match for the refreshment and recharging that comes from a relaxing vacation…in the summer or any time. Now, …
T’ai Chi fundamental movements: The spiraling spine
One of the first things a student explores is the importance of the body’s central channel. A relaxed, upright and …
T’ai Chi fundamental movements: The whole foot
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an acclaimed t’ai chi master and author of several important texts on the centuries-old practice of …
T’ai Chi fundamental movements: Hold the Circle
There are 108 movements in the Yang style long form of the Tai Chi Ch’üan. For new students, it can …
Meditation in Motion: Currents
T’ai chi is often described as “moving meditation.” To help facilitate the gentle flow of sequences, it’s good to rest …
T’ai Chi Ch’üan classes thriving at SSPRD
The T’ai Chi Ch’üan community is growing at South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, …
T’ai chi: “Let This Be A Lesson To You!”
That phrase is near the top of the list of things I remember my mother saying to me. I didn’t …