Self-Defense Archives - Tai Chi for Health, Meditation and Fun

“Keep Your Hands Off Me, Mister!”

Women’s self-defense video from 1947 Love the high heels! Guess they were going for reality. Not exactly T’ai Chi, but fun to watch! [...]

Blessings by Br. David Steindl-Rast

"Blessings" by Br. David Steindl-Rast "Bless what there is, for being. Whatever it be, bless it because it exists, you need no other reason. Source of all blessings, you bless us with breath.
Tai Chi and Qigong for Mood Regulation

A review of recent studies examining both Qi Gong and Tai Chi in randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis of studies which met clear scientific criteria has shown a potential not only for physical benefits
Kua Squats May Hold Off Dementia

Evidence is beginning to show that long term practice of T'ai Chi can affect brain structure and function, possibly helping to stave off cognitive decline and dementia as we age.(1) But, how does it
Cheng Man Ching Performing
His 37 Posture Form

The Professor practicing his 37 posture Yang-style short form:
Play T’ai Chi

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