There are various Qigong videos on this website. Sometimes you need to find just the right one for you to stay committed and focused....

A good first step if you want to see if tai chi is for you is to set 10 minutes a day aside to practice the Simplified 8 form. Anybody...

Here is a reminder that the slow movements of Western "exercise" tai chi are rooted in the fighting form of tai chi. Every movement has...

Mindfulness and meditation are like two sides of the same calming coin—each powerful on its own, but even more transformative together....

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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

Watch Dr. Mark Cheng demonstrate movements from the Yang Style form and the fighting applications. He explains why Yang Style is...

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...

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. ...

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...

There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...

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

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...

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

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...