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Understanding Common Beginner Mistakes
After a tai chi student learns the moves (8, 24, 40, 108, sword, fan, dance?) learning is far from over. As a matter of fact, there is...

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May 22, 20242 min read


Using Music to Practice Tai Chi
When learning Tai chi movements and for daily practice, relaxing/zen music of your choice is calming. It will help you to concentrate on...

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May 19, 20242 min read


Is Tai Chi Rubik's Cube?
‘It feels like my brain is solving a Rubik’s Cube’ - Jennifer Wong. Jennifer Wong is a Chinese Australian writer, comedian, and MC based...

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May 1, 20243 min read


Using IN-YOUR-FACE Reminders to Establish Positive Habits
It is a safe bet to say that at one time or another, most people make a New Year resolution. It is equally safe to say that most people...

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Apr 30, 20247 min read


Tai Chi Sword Fighting
Sword fighting is a fascinating part of Tai chi. Here are three videos, with the first one as an introduction, the second video is a...

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Apr 18, 20241 min read


Small Space Tai Chi
If you don't have a lot of room, inside or outside of your home OR if you just want to keep your tai chi practice limited to a small...

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Mar 30, 20241 min read


The "Balance" Form
There is so much to learn in Tai Chi. It's necessary for those that are new to Tai chi and those that have practiced for years to...

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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Snake and Crane. Oh My!
In Tai Chi, there are five animal forms: Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Snake, and Crane². These forms represent abstract aspects of Tai Chi...

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Mar 19, 20241 min read


Tai Chi 40 Form with Instruction
This video contains step by step instruction by Peter Chen. 40 Form is recommended for intermediate to advanced students and includes...

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Mar 17, 20241 min read


Yang Tai Chi 40 Form
There are several styles of Tai Chi, each named after the family that developed it and each based on the same principles but with...

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Mar 17, 20242 min read


Benefits of Physical Activity for Every Age - Charts
Review the CDC charts here to see the benefits of physical activity for children, adults and 65+ or use the links to download a copy....

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Mar 14, 20241 min read


Core Training for Beginners
Core Training, Cardio Training and Tai Chi can be practiced by most people but Core Training can be daunting. We've watched the fitness...

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Feb 24, 20242 min read


Tai chi vs Multimodal Exercises Study
NIH – Study Official Title A Remotely Delivered Tai Ji Quan Intervention to Reduce Incidence of Falls in High Risk Community-Dwelling...

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Feb 18, 20242 min read


LISS Cardio, Core Strength Training and Tai Chi
Is it possible to build a complete low intensity workout? Here is the information that you need to start a conversation with your health...

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Feb 4, 20242 min read


Tai Chi for Amputees
Is is said that Tai chi is for everyone and it IS for almost everyone. There are Tai chi programs for people that need special...

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Feb 1, 20241 min read


Is Tai Chi Good for You?
Tai Chi, often described as “meditation in motion,” is a gentle form of exercise that originated in China as a martial art. It has...

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Jan 31, 20241 min read


World Tai Chi Day 2024
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, also known as World T'ai Chi and Ch'i Kung Day, is on Saturday, April 27, 2024. It's been observed on the...

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Jan 13, 20241 min read


Tai Chi 24 Form Connecting Moves
This video will assist those that already know the movements of the Yang Style 24 Short form and need assistance with the transitional...

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Jan 13, 20241 min read


Everybody Was Tai Chi Fighting
Movie magic can turn almost anyone into a superhero but this scene from the movie "Tai Chi Hero" is a fun way to watch Tai Chi in action....

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Dec 23, 20231 min read


Is That All There Is?
It's possible to learn Tai chi (or yoga) online or by attending several classes. There are thousands of books and websites. But there...

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Dec 16, 20232 min read
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