Balance and Coordination in Tai Chi: Moving as One Connected System
Balance and Coordination in Tai Chi When many people think about balance, they imagine stillness. Standing perfectly upright. Holding a position without wobbling. But in Tai Chi, balance is often…
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The Poetry of Tai Chi: How Movement Names Create Flow
The Poetry of Tai Chi: Learning Through Images and Movement One of the first things many people notice about Tai Chi is the names. Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane.Wave Hands…
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Beginning the Yang Simplified 8 Form: Tai Chi Through Repetition and Flow
In Tai Chi, simple movements are often anything but simple. A movement that appears easy on the surface can reveal increasing depth over time through repetition, attention, and refinement. This…
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Whole Body Connection: From Fragmentation to Flow
It is common to experience the body in parts. Tension in the shoulders. Tightness in the hips. Restlessness in the mind. Each area can seem separate, disconnected from the others….
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World Tai Chi Day–Join Us This Saturday, April 25 (10-11am) at the Lake Community YMCA
This coming Saturday, April 25, is World Tai Chi & Qigong Day. Communities all around the world will be celebrating by holding special practice sessions and get-togethers. Here in the…
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Single Form Training and the Nature of Flow
In many areas of life, progress is often associated with doing more. More movement.More variation.More complexity. In Tai Chi and Qigong, the opposite is often true. Progress comes from refinement….
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Not Too Much, Not Too Little: A Core Tai Chi Principle for Balance
In Tai Chi, there is a simple guiding principle: Not too much. Not too little. At first, this applies to movement. How far should you reach?How much effort should you…
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Rewire Your Body with Qigong Imagination: The Childlike Secret to Effortless Healing Energy Flow
There’s a moment—usually quiet, subtle—when something shifts in your body during Qigong. Your shoulders drop without effort. Your breath deepens on its own. A gentle warmth or tingling begins to…
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How to Practice Rawdogging Boredom Mindfulness (The 5-Minute Brain Reset That’s Rewiring Attention in 2026)
What Is Rawdogging Boredom Mindfulness? Rawdogging boredom mindfulness is the practice of intentionally sitting with boredom—without any external stimulation (no phone, music, or distractions)—to reset your brain’s attention system, regulate…
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Why Slowing Down Changes Everything: The Real Benefits of Slow Movement in Tai Chi
Modern life rewards speed. We move quickly, think quickly, and often exercise quickly. High-intensity workouts promise faster results. Productivity culture celebrates urgency. Yet in parks across the world—from Beijing to…
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