Tai Chi Video In The 2018 Festival Of Recorded Movement
In 2018 F-O-R-M, the Festival of Recorded Movement, held its annual festival. Commissioned artist Jennifer Su’s short film featured Tai Chi in her short film.
Counter-Point Neutralizing In T’ai Chi Sparring
There are points on the body that can be touched, pressed, or hooked to briefly neutralize the power and leverage of such an attack. Counterpoints are unusual because they involve much less effort
Tai Chi Helps Improve Bone Density In Older Adults
As adults age into their older years, their bones become less dense, this is even more true for females over 50 years of age. This can lead to problems such as osteoporosis, and the bones being more prone to breaking, especially if one suffers a fall. Between the ages of 25 and 50, bone density … [Read more…]
Training with Mindfulness
Whenever I practice with students who are just starting their journey into tai chi, they are shocked when I refer to the martial arts history of tai chi.
The Effects Of Tai Chi On Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Many people suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is estimated that between 836 thousand and 2.5 million are affected by it in the United States alone.
What Makes Successful Tai Chi Students And Teachers?
As a former educator and a lifelong student and teacher, I have often reflected upon what makes successful teachers and students.
San Francisco Opens Outdoor Tai Chi Court In McLaren Park
More and more cities are gradually adding outdoor public spaces dedicated for practicing Tai Chi. The City of San Francisco opened its first outdoor space specifically designed for practicing tai chi.
Uniting Yin And Yang In Taijiquan
In Taijiquan (太極拳) the concept of harmonizing yin (阴) and yang (阳) is commonly given in dualistic statements like having neither excess nor deficiency. But avoiding excess (yang) and deficiency (yin) means that one needs to be where yin and yang meet/unite.
Tai Chi Can Help Benefit Those Dealing With Arthritis
The benefits of Tai Chi can be obtained whether you are young and fit, old and frail, or anywhere in-between. The wonderful part about learning Tai Chi is that it can be adjusted to accommodate the learners limitations
Artistic Underwater Video Of Tai Chi
This is a beautifully filmed and choreographed video of Tai Chi being performed underwater.