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Eight Pieces of Brocade
Got up today, rode the bicycle, then practiced the Chi Kung...Wonderful! What's everyone else doing for practice?:smile:
Outdoor Practice!!
Tomorrow I awake in my new apartment, on a beautiful lake, with an incredibly verdant forest surrounding me.....What better place to hunt for a new practice area?. :love:
Any success Stories?
Hi All I have been here before, but I haven't posted much. I have practiced Taijiquan before, and I remember the routines. Has anyone had any success with combining Tai Chi and dieting and making it work for you to lose weight? Another question; how do you stay motivated to continue?
I-Ching...Birth of Energy Conversion
THE COMPLETE I CHING The Definitive Translation by the Taoist Master Alfred Huang published 1998 Anyone read this translation of the Book of Changes? If a different translation, do you know which? Anyone gleam knowledge from the gua? Any Taoists? I am reading one change everyday and each one is several pages of knowledge.…
Tai Chi named as perfect exercise for the elderly
Researchers found that older people who regularly performed the traditional Chinese “mind and body” technique were less likely to suffer high blood pressure and were physically stronger. They concluded that the improvement of heart function combined with increased muscular power meant that the martial art should be…
Taoist Arts
I am new to the site and to the forum. I have always had an affinity for martial arts and philosophical thought. Knowledge comes to me, though skill must be earned through dedication and patience. I have been studying varied arts through media and some wing chun and kenpo through a friend before I moved. I am very…
Starting an intro course next week
I've just signed up for a 10 week intro to Tai Chi course - starts next week! Excitement!
Calories burnt practising
Hi Looks like I'm the first to post. So what do you record for calories spent? I consider it to be equivalent to a leisurely walk so 60 minutes = 100 calories. Guess it depends on whether you spend the entire session trying to fight off a massive pushing hands opponent who insists on using your arms to rest theirs or stand…
Plan for the Holiday...
Hey gang! My Sifu read that April 28 is "World Tai Chi Day." We're doing a special introduction seminar at the academy, but people are also celebrating by going out and practicing in parks, at the beach, etc. Just anywhere in public to help bring awareness to Tai Chi and it's benefits. So, if you can get out there and show…