What is Tai Chi Chuan?
What is Tai Chi Chuan? (Or Taiji Quan, depending on the translation method.) It started as a martial art, but is now practiced primarily for its health benefits. But whether practitioners recognize it or not,…
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.
Lǎo Dàoshi Explains the Principles of Taiji Quan
One day, Chángdí said to Lǎo Dàoshi, “Daye, I have been studying Taiji Quan for a while now and I have some questions.” “What questions do you have?” inquired Lǎo Dàoshi. Chángdí pondered for a…
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 Ruler – Benefits and History
What is a Tai Chi Ruler? A Tai Chi Ruler (also known as a Tai Chi Chih) is a specially shaped piece of wood used to help improve, and increase the quality and circulation of…
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…
The Old Daoist Explains Double Weighting
The Old Daoist, Lǎo Dàoshi, was speaking with one of his friends over a cup of tea. The tea was good, and range of topics was broad as they were busy solving many of the…
What is a Proper Bow Stance?
WHAT IS A PROPER BOW STANCE? The Bow Stance is the most commonly used stance in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. It is more stable than other stances used. In fact, it is the most…