Master Your Balance: A Beginner’s Guide to Tai Chi Walking
Discover the power of Tai Chi Walking to improve balance, build leg strength, and boost confidence. Learn the “empty step” technique and watch our step-by-step video tutorial.
Tai Chi for Intermediate Students – Wednesday Mornings at The Marsh
Class Description Tai Chi for Beginner/Intermediate Students dives into the graceful world of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, where we will immerse ourselves in the rich heritage of the Yang family tradition. This class is…
Taiji Quan Practice Recommendations
PRACTICE FOR NEW STUDENTS New students will often ask about the frequency and duration that they should practice Taiji Quan. Usually, my standard response is, “Find a time of day that works for you, and…
The Top Five Mistakes Tai Chi Chuan Students Make
Students in any subject make mistakes. They are, after all, students and learning something new. Tai Chi Chuan students are no different. This post is about some of the most common mistakes that, based on…
Tai Chi for Advanced Students – Wednesday Mornings at The Marsh
Class Description In Tai Chi for Advanced Students, you can dive into the graceful world of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, where we will immerse ourselves in the rich heritage of the Yang family tradition. …
Lǎo Dàoshi Teaches About Sensitivity
Chángdí heard Wéilán say, “You need to work on your sensitivity. Even an old, blind man is more sensitive than you!” One of Lǎo Dàoshi’s students had come to see him. When Chángdí had come…
What Does Meditation Have To Do With Tai Chi Chuan?
Author’s Note: This post describes a secular (i.e. non-religious) form of meditation. I am not trying to promote (or disparage) any religion. This post describes a simple and effective way to improve one’s Tai Chi…
Flute Boy Learns About the Microcosmic Orbit
One day, Flute Boy thought to himself, “I should ask Wéilán my question. He will know this.” So, off he went to find his uncle. Wéilán was his father’s eldest brother; Chángdí grudgingly respected his…
Practicing Tai Chi or Qi Gong For Your Health
How Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong Improves Health Regular practice of Tai Chi Chuan and/or Qi Gong provides several important health benefits. A report by the Harvard Medical School, published originally in May 2009…
The Flute Playing Boy And The Deer
One day, a boy was sitting in the shade of a large willow tree, playing his flute. He had been making a habit of this lately as the days had been very warm and he…