Greetings. I love this time of the year here in Port Townsend. There were a few pairs of shorts to appear at our Park practice, yet it isn’t too hot to be enjoying the sun. More and more sail boats drifted by in front of us, and Mt Baker looms snow covered in...
Greetings. Perfect Spring weather. Large groups in the park for practice, even had some visitors from Thailand who joined in. New friends to spread the word about the Port Townsend Tai Chi scene. A tip on Push hands and a note about Instructors at the Gilman Studio....
Greetings. It is so nice and green here in Port Townsend, after a lovely, spring rain. Bees are out, working hard for all of us. This weeks offering about Time, will, I hope, stimulate some thought on your part. Enjoy. The Thirteen Essential Energies I received an...
Greetings. This week I want to share an article I wrote some years ago called “Comprehensive Guide to Yang Style Footwork”. I must admit it is by far the best and most comprehensive article on Tai Chi footwork. See if you agree with me. The problem is I...
Greetings. The garden is filling with possibilities for an abundant future. I send my best wishes that all our lives will also. Refining your Life Everybody’s life is an experiment in living. We try this, we try that. We take what works and cast off that which...
Greetings. I want to share some thoughts about Push hands this week. I look forward to your feedback. Also note there is a new class starting at the Sequim Gym. Hope to see you there. Push Hands I want to discuss the art of Push Hands as it is taught in Tai Chi...
Greetings. I recently received a question on using music to accompany the Tai Chi form. Here is my answer. Also, no First Saturday Workshop this month. Music and Tai Chi There are many Tai Chi instructors who use music to accompany the form practice. T.T. Liang, Yang...
Greetings. This week I have chosen to share with you a couple of ideas from my second book – 101 Reflections on Tai Chi Chuan. For my foreign friends, this book, as well as my first book – 108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan – is translated into French...
Greetings. The wettest winter in history here in Port Townsend. Also quite mild. Spring officially starts on Sunday. I hope yours is pleasant. I also hope this weeks tip will stimulate some new ideas or confirmation that you are on the right path for yourself....
Greetings. This meditative form practice is one of the most interesting and beneficial for exploring the form. Try to loosen up when practicing and you will find your desire to spend more time with Tai Chi increasing. Let me know how you do with this. Five Animals The...
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