Lesson notes for Kalen and Mark, 10-2-20
What is Song or Sung in Tai Chi?
When I say Song, no I am not referring to what most people refer to as Song. Written words created specifically for music or for which music is specifically created, are called lyrics. When I say Song, I mean the Chinese meaning of Song, or Sung, which means to relax...
The difference between Chi or Qi and Spirit
So what is Chi anyway? The simplest way to explain Chi or Qi is energy. Qi is Energy! So what is Energy? Scientists define energy as the ability to do work. Modern civilization is possible because people have learned how to change energy from one form to another and...
What to expect as a new Tai Chi student
The History of Taiji
When we think about Taiji, it isn't that important to get bent over backwards about it's history, but in this article we will touch on what facts and possible fictions there are surrounding Taiji. I say Fictions, because some of its history may be just legends of old...
Why You Should Make Room in Your Home for a Martial Arts Studio and How You Can Pull It Off
It’s not enough to practice martial arts — if anything, it’s a real way of life. However, work, school, and even a pandemic can get in the way of your training, which, in turn, can really set things back. The fact is that while you can’t replace your martial arts...
Taijiquan terms
In this post I will go over some common and maybe some not so common Taijiquan terms. It is important to learn and understand these terms during your Taijiquan Journey. Taiji: Supreme or Grand Ultimate Quan: Fist Qi: Energy or Life Force Wuji: State of nothingness or...
Zhan Zhuang Qigong Tree Pose Standing Meditation 10 Day Challenge
In this video I explain what Zhan Zhuang Qigong is and how to perform it. I also introduce the 10 day challenge Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind....
10 Day Challenge, Day 10
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