Go Slow To Go Fast—And More: A Rationale For Slow T’ai Chi Practice
The popular misconception about t’ai chi is that it is just a slow motion dance, and many people are surprised that it is also a highly skilled martial art.
Tai Chi Amongst The Clouds
As part of the Spring Festival Gala show for celebrations across China, three practitioners of the art of Tai Chi Chuan perform this ancient martial art and health amongst the clouds.
Woman Documents Her Tai Chi Practice During Pregnancy
A wonderful video we came across from YouTube user Misscatanna of a woman documenting her practicing Tai Chi for each month that she was pregnant. She filmed short video clips of her practicing Tai Chi each month. As the video progresses, we see in each clip, a larger “baby bump” than the previous clip. At … [Read more…]
African Students Learn Tai Chi While In China
Five African students in China learn Tai Chi. The international students are studying at the Cangzhou Technical College in the northern China province of Hebei.
Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail (And Look At It)
Grasp Bird’s Tail (GBT, lan que wei, 攬雀尾) is the best example of how the Fu Family (傅家) developed their family style and systemized the teachings.
Differentiating Yin From Yang in Taijiquan
Some practitioners view yin and Yang, as two sides of the same coin,
and this can seem like an appropriate analogy for yin and yang united as one whole.
David Beckham Learns About Tai Chi
David Beckham, who is AIA’s Global Ambassador, recently had the chance to learn about the art of Tai Chi while on a visit to Singapore.
Taijiquan And The Parasympathetic Nervous System
Taijiquan emphasizes calmness, relaxation, reduced anxiety and stress, and other traits that are characteristic of parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) control
Tai Chi Under The Water
Have you ever tried practicing your Tai Chi under water? I don’t mean doing it in shoulder height water with your head above the surface, but completely under the water!
The Tai Chi Journey
Many people have described learning tai chi as ‘a journey’. New students discover that tai chi is far much more than simply ‘waving arms through the air’