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What is Tai Chi? The myths of its origins.

Tai chi has many myths about its origins. One of those myths says that one day the Taoist monk Chang San-feng was disturbed by the sounds of a snake and a crane fighting in his courtyard. Each time the crane's rapierlike beak stabbed, the flexible snake twisted out of reach. And the crane's wings, like shields, protected its long neck from the snake's striking head. According to the myth, from observing this battle, Chang San-feng developed the art of tai [...]

By |2013-11-09T10:40:50+00:00July 25th, 2013|Learn About Tai Chi|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