Intention and Learning Styles – 8/29/16

Intention and Learning Styles I view “Intention” as the master key to Tai Chi. It is what gives purpose to movement. It makes Tai Chi Chuan different than any other psycho/physical exercise. We practice Tai Chi so we can become real, simple, balanced, and whole. There...

Locking in Changes – 8/22/16

Greetings. Very hot week, but lovely in the shade of the trees in the Park with the slight breeze coming off the water. Summer visitors continue to join us and are always a welcome addition. Only two more weeks until we return to the studio for our classes. Joyce is...

Getting Real About Breathing – 8/15/16

Greetings. Summer continues here in the Pacific Northwest. Dry and lots of sun. We seek out the shade in the Park instead of the sun. Great to have visitors from out of state. Chi Kung exercises benefit from Fire (Sun), Earth (Park setting), Air (so pure here), and...

Exploring Each Move – 8/8/16

Greetings. Practicing on the wharf. Dolphins, eagles, seals, otters, heron, every sea bird imaginable. Water, snow capped mountains, mild weather. Typical day in Port Townsend. Hope you are well and enjoying being where you are. Exploring Each Move One of the best...

Musing about Tai Chi and Life – 8/1/16

Greetings. I hope this email finds you well. Our lovely weather continues, and the Studio takes a month vacation so we instructors can focus a bit more on our own practice. I will continue sending the tips, and classes will resume in September. Musing about Tai Chi...