Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an acclaimed t’ai chi master and author of several important texts on the centuries-old practice of …
Author: Faith Gregor
T’ai Chi fundamental movements: Hold the Circle
There are 108 movements in the Yang style long form of the Tai Chi Ch’üan. For new students, it can …
Meditation in Motion: Currents
T’ai chi is often described as “moving meditation.” To help facilitate the gentle flow of sequences, it’s good to rest …
Vines as savvy survival strategists
The morning glory is one of my favorite flowers. I plant them every year along the back fence of our …
T’ai Chi Ch’üan classes thriving at SSPRD
The T’ai Chi Ch’üan community is growing at South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, …
I Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More
This Allman Brothers song was composed in the early 1970s by Gregg Allman, shortly after the death of his brother …
T’ai chi: “Let This Be A Lesson To You!”
That phrase is near the top of the list of things I remember my mother saying to me. I didn’t …
The forgettable “COVID Christmas”
How early do people start planning for the winter holidays? For some, it’s a multi-year process, if they’re artisans, retailers …
T’ai chi: adjusting to fit in a small indoor space
In my 21 years as a t’ai chi practitioner, I’ve done the form in countless indoor spaces. And in my …
Learning t’ai chi with a light touch of joy in movement
T’ai chi is an ancient martial art and a powerful “moving meditation” with many physical, mental and spiritual benefits. There …