In my 21 years as a t’ai chi practitioner, I’ve done the form in countless indoor spaces. And in my …
Category: Tai Chi
Learning t’ai chi with a light touch of joy in movement
T’ai chi is an ancient martial art and a powerful “moving meditation” with many physical, mental and spiritual benefits. There …
The art of yielding
The gentle, flowing movements of t’ai chi, as well as its roots in the martial arts, go back four thousand …
Circles, inside and out
The circle is such a dominant theme in t’ai chi. We see it in everything from the yin-yang symbol, to …
Have No Fear
That’s easier said than done. Some people, myself included, have trouble tamping down the physical response to fear. That’s why …
Don’t forget to breathe
Although I try to do t’ai chi every day, sometimes my day gets away from me. But the more frequently …
Bamboo in the wind
My t’ai chi teacher, mentor and friend, Maedée Duprès, often has students do a warmup she calls “Bamboo in the …
Balance, footsteps and grounding
I sometimes tell students “the ground loves you.” By imagining that to be the case, the body instinctively prolongs the …
T’ai Chi: inviting and cultivating flow
In the many different styles and lineages of t’ai chi, a common theme is that of flowing movements. In my …
Outdoor t’ai chi: making room for distractions
When I practice t’ai chi outdoors, the experience is unpredictable. That’s always good for learning something…I just never know what. …