Greetings.We continue our close look at Tai Chi Chuan standing for meditation and form work. For even more detail and some pictures, go to my web site and click on online classes, then Yang Long Form Lessons and go to Chapter 2. Stance info is there. I am also...
Greetings. Today we look at knee alignment. Pay close attention to this, please. Knee Alignment Before we consider the knees, a thought about width of stance, which we examined yesterday. I spend so much time with Tai Chi that I tend to view the world along a yin/yang...
Greetings. Somebody asked me today why I am doing this project. Here are some thoughts. First, I love Tai Chi. I have been studying it for almost 50 years and I want to share what I have learned. Second, I want people to get real about what to expect and how to set...
Greetings. As I said, I want to focus on Tai Chi Chuan meditation. It starts with standing, but that is not all there is. Meditation is easy to read about, and hard to get going for a regular practice. That is my job, to help you get started and to continue. There are...
Greetings. I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying this. I appreciate those of you who contact me to offer comments. Stay tuned for the next series. Base of Support Tai Chi Chuan uses standing postures for meditation. Standing meditation requires a firm and...
Greetings. A lot to share in the next tips series. Standing meditation, followed by meditative Tai Chi form tips. Enjoy. Sitting vs Standing Meditation As I mentioned last time, there is a difference between yogic and Tai Chi meditation. Yoga generally uses a sitting...
Greetings. For the next couple of Tips, i want to talk about meditation. Meditation- Yoga and Tai Chi The process of meditation in yoga and tai chi are quite similar – to build up energy in the lower belly, and send it up to the top of the head, refining it along the...
Greetings. I like to share stories about Tai Chi practice that have meaning. Many of you have written me back with your own stories. I enjoy this very much and I am sorry if I don’t have time to write everyone back. But thank you. Excuse Me Sir In 1978, I was on...
Greetings. We are so fortunate to have a form of exercise/meditation that is so lovely that it can be practiced anywhere at anytime. Animals and Tai Chi This morning I went to Chetzemoka Park for my practice. This is the place where we gather for our Saturday morning...
Greetings. I hope you enjoy this short version of the story of one of our instructors at The Gilman Studio. He is my partner in the Yang Style Tai Chi Applications Videos on YouTube. Check them out. https://youtu.be/TjUzVrP5un8 An inspiring Story In the year 2000, I...
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