Having fun is an important part of learning T’ai Chi. Indeed, many T’ai Chi practitioners refer to T’ai Chi practice as “playing T’ai Chi” and T’ai Chi participants as “players.” When students learn to take away one or two specific exercises and postures to work on at home, at work, [...]
“T’ai Chi for Kids Move Like the Animals” by Stuart Alve Olson is an enchanting book for children, grandchildren, and all ages. The images illustrate the names of eight common T’ai Chi poses and encourage children to use their imagination to learn the form. On the cover is “White Crane [...]
Movement, Relaxation, Stress Reduction, Healing Kirk Talbott and Kathryn von Rautenfeld discuss the journey of following a T’ai Chi practice. [...]
Below is a link to the “8 Brocades” Qigong practice demonstrated by Mimi Kuo-Deemer. When beginning to learn Tai Chi, this is a wonderful exercise sequence to do on the days between lessons. It will help you to learn to focus your Qi and develop strength in your legs and [...]
We have developed a series of exercises, Qi Gong movements and t’ai chi postures, to expedite learning and accommodate and respond to individual needs and conditions. The following are a few examples of exercises that we employ before we begin the t’ai chi form: Sitting in a chair, imagine your head and body [...]