More on Standing – 1/19/16

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...

Base of Support – 1/18/16

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...

Sitting vs Standing Meditation – 1/17/16

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...

Meditation: Yoga and Tai Chi – 1/16/16

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...

Excuse Me Sir – 1/15/16

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...

Animals and Tai Chi – 1/14/16

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...