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Alan Bandes wrote a new post, Internal Versus External Motion 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Once a famous musician was invited to a concert performed by top rated music students. Afterward he was asked his opinion of the performance. His reply basically congratulated them on a technically proficient […]
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Alan Bandes wrote a new post, Dr. Dan Richman, MD Speaks about Tai Chi and Pain Management 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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Alan: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do here?
Dr. Dan: I’m a pain management specialist, anesthesiologist and I’ve been working for close to 30 yea […] -
Alan Bandes wrote a new post, Can't Meditate? Try the 19 Form 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Meditation or Tai Chi?
Many of us have heard and read about the benefits of meditation, how it helps reduce stress, clears our minds, gives us a feeling of well-being and helps us deal with the many issues of […] -
Stephan Berwick wrote a new post, Be Patient with both Tai Chi and You: From a Disabled Tai Chi Practitioner 3 weeks, 6 days ago
By Jeff Momoi with Stephan Berwick. Jeff Momoi is a long-time student of Stephan Berwick, who enjoys Tai Chi practice with his wife, Ann, in his battle against chronic disability.
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Frances Phelps completed the lesson
Buddha’s Warrior Bodyguard Exits the Temple 4 weeks ago
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Buddha’s Warrior Bodyguard Exits the Temple
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Chi Force added the lesson Side Step to the course
Silk Reeling 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Chi Force added the lesson Diagonal Press to the course
Silk Reeling 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Chi Force added the lesson Upward Coiling to the course
Silk Reeling 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Frances Phelps wrote a new post, Tai Chi for Pregnancy: A Tool for Wellness and Self-Care 2 months ago
I was deep into my pregnancy and practicing Tai Chi regularly when I began to recognize how much Tai Chi kept me going. My legs and ankles were already swollen. I had terrible heartburn, and I had to move every 10 […]
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Frances Phelps started the topic Beginner Challenges with Tai Chi in the forum
First 90 Days 2 months, 1 week ago
In Tai Chi, the upper body relaxes and the yang or more active energy sinks to the lower body. In that way, the upper body is yin and the lower body is yang. For a lot of people, they carry their stress and tension in their upper body. Relaxing our shoulders, back, and arms can be difficult, and when we do the extra weight of our upper body sinks…[Read more]
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Suzanne Boies started taking the course
19 Form with Master Ren 2 months, 1 week ago
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19 Form with Master Ren
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Frances Phelps changed their profile picture 2 months, 1 week ago
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Stephan Berwick joined the group
First 90 Days 2 months, 1 week ago
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Frances Phelps joined the group
First 90 Days 2 months, 1 week ago
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Frances Phelps joined the group
The 19 Form 2 months, 1 week ago
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Stephan Berwick joined the group
The 19 Form 2 months, 1 week ago
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Frances Phelps joined the group
All About Silk Reeling 2 months, 1 week ago
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Frances Phelps started the topic 5 Principles to Cultivate in the forum
First 90 Days 2 months, 2 weeks ago
1. The vertical alignment of the body
2. Adjusting head and neck if the body was suspended from a thread above
3. Relaxing the shoulders and sinking the elbows
4. Relaxing hip and chest, allowing them to sink
5. Slightly bending the know and relaxing the lower bodyFrom Chen, Living Taijiquan in the Classical Style
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Kathelin Gray started taking the course
Silk Reeling 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Silk Reeling
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alchemyandaim changed their profile picture 3 months ago
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