Tai Chi is Considered One of the Highest Forms of Energy Medicine
In Chinese medicine, the foundation of health is the concept of chi (Qi) — the subtle life force that animates the body. Chi flows through…
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The Foot of the Matter
I look at people’s feet a lot when I teach Tai Chi, especially beginners. This is because I believe proper placement of the foot in…
Transitions in Tai Chi
The concept of transitions in learning The study of Tai Chi reminds me of the old analogy of peeling an onion. As a beginner learns…
How Daily Tai Chi Practice Saved My Life
At age 79, Tai Chi instructor Alan Bandes had to undergo heart bypass surgery. Listen or read on how he attributes his daily Tai Chi practice to savin…
Dr. Dan Richman, MD Speaks about Tai Chi and Pain Management
Transcript edited for clarity. Alan: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do here? Dr. Dan: I’m a pain management…
Tai Chi for Pregnancy: A Tool for Wellness and Self-Care
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…
How Do You Stand When You Practice Tai Chi?
Standing in Tai Chi is not always as easy as it looks. I had a student a few years ago in particular that had a…
Sit, Stand and Sit While Standing
In this age of computers, gadgets we never knew we needed, and social media, it’s hardly a wonder many people are becoming sedentary, less and…
10-Step Tai Chi Routine for Stress Relief
Let’s face it, there are stressful signals all around us. It seems as if all our media is full of news about Covid-19. We’re advised…