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Definition of a Good Form with Diane
Do not be discouraged, wherever you are in your tai chi journey. Watch Diane and practice along while she discusses "good form". Be...

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Jul 51 min read


Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong
Yoga and tai chi are both mind-body practices with roots in ancient traditions, offering similar benefits like stress reduction, improved...

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Jun 252 min read


International Chinese Martial Arts Championship
Coming soon - International Chinese Martial Arts Championship in Orlando, Caribe Royale Resort, Florida, weekend of June 27-29, 2025....

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Jun 131 min read


Weight Bearing Exercise
Doctors tell patients, in particular women, "I recommend weight bearing exercise." What is missing is a specific recommendation of the...

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Jun 44 min read


Eight Brocades Qigong - 6 Minutes Daily
Not much to say except watch, follow along, and enjoy the peaceful music. In six minutes you can set the mood for the entire day. Peace

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Apr 281 min read


10 Things Beginners Need to Know #10
Welcome to number 10 of Ten Things Beginners Need to Know. You can find 1-9 in past blogs. The subject for today is BE CALM. As always,...

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Mar 101 min read


10 Things Beginners Need to Know #9
For those following the 10 Things Beginners Need to Know on this blog... Here is number nine...........Be A Circle Be A Circle Peace

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Feb 281 min read


"I thought Tai Chi was for old people in parks..."
Watch Dr. Mark Cheng demonstrate movements from the Yang Style form and the fighting applications. He explains why Yang Style is...

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Feb 281 min read


10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know: #7 & #8
Are you following Diane's The 10 things a beginner needs to know when learning tai chi? Prior blog posts cover 1-5, then number six. Here...

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Feb 221 min read


10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know - #6
Did you watch the previous five videos of 10 Things a Beginner needs to Know? If not, scan back through the previous Tai Chi blog posts. ...

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Feb 101 min read


Yang Style 108 Long Form
The Yang Style 108 Long Form is a traditional and widely practiced form in Tai Chi Chuan. It consists of a series of movements that flow...

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Feb 103 min read


10 Things Beginners Need to Know...Here are 5...
There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...

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Jan 291 min read


Tai Chi for Holiday Stress
It's "that time of year." Whatever holiday you celebrate (or don't celebrate), and whatever family, work, or club parties you attend (or...

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Dec 8, 20241 min read


"Be Thankful Tai Chi" this Thanksgiving Day
Thank you Diane Bailey (Open the Door to Tai Chi) for leading a Thanksgiving tai chi session every year. The 2024 class is available by...

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Nov 26, 20241 min read


Balance - Practice and Understand
This video by Master Yip will help students of Tai chi better understand balance. One important note: Do NOT hold your foot as...

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Nov 21, 20241 min read


Why is tai chi popular? Is it a fad?
USA TODAY published an article about tai chi on 11/4/24 that gives a good overview but also includes a nod to some of the people and...

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Nov 9, 20242 min read


Practice! Principles Part III
This is a continuation and the final section of a 3 part lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the...

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Nov 3, 20242 min read


Practice! Principles Part II
This is a continuation of a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and...

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Oct 25, 20242 min read


Practice! Principles Part I
This is a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and also become...

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Oct 22, 20242 min read


Elegant Mirror Follow Along 8 Form
This is a very relaxing follow along video, good for beginners or when you want to fit tai chi into an extra busy day (as you should!)...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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