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Lessons in Tai Chi (Taijiquan) and Lessons in Patience

Taijiquan and patience: a keyword in tai chi (taijiquan) is patience. Doing the slow movements makes you slow down. You have to slow down. After only a few lessons in tai chi (taijiquan) you will experience how good it feels when your heartbeat, your breathing, your whole metabolism becomes calmer. Because you have to focus on doing the movements the right way - with relaxed muscles, a good posture, shifting your weights consciously, moving against a gentle resistance, etc - your [...]

By |2013-10-14T06:19:00+00:00October 14th, 2013|Guest Blogs, Health Benefits|0 Comments

What is the Qi (氣) in Tai Chi and Qigong and how does it work?

In the many articles and news items which proliferate in the media about Tai Chi and Qigong and Chinese medicine, the word which crops up again and again is 'qi' (氣). Pronounced 'chee' and not to be confused with the word 'chi' in Tai Chi the concept of 'qi' pervades much of Chinese medicine and Chinese philosophical thought. However the Chinese character for 'qi' (氣) has no English word into which it can be translated. The character has 2 parts [...]

A Downside to Tai Chi? None That I See

The proper question to ask yourself may not be why you should practice tai chi, but why not. New York Times; By JANE E. BRODY; Published: September 27, 2010. A recent article published in the New York Times outlines the health benefits of practicing Tai Chi very clearly. The writer reviews some of the recent health research into the benefits of Tai Chi and concludes “why not”! As a form of exercise Tai Chi is low impact, gentle and calming. [...]

By |2013-11-09T10:37:49+00:00July 20th, 2013|Health Benefits, Learn About Tai Chi|0 Comments