Yang Cheng-fu (1883-1936) is the considered the best known teacher of the Yang style t’ai chi chuan, which I have …
Category: Tai Chi
T’ai Chi: Imagery and Intent
Reflecting on the traditions, symbolism and imagery of t’ai chi is a great way to deepen the practice and body, …
Walking in Circles
This phrase sometimes carries the implication of fruitless, random activity that results in frustration and wasted energy. But with circles …
Tai Chi: brain, habit and muscle memory
Muscle memory is a two-edged sword. This is true of one of the traditional t’ai chi learning processes: first, learn …
T’ai chi: letting the random be my guide
“Always let your conscience be your guide,” said Jiminy Cricket. But every now and then, I’m guided by something a …
T’ai chi ch’üan community thriving at South Suburban Park and Recreation District
The T’ai Chi Ch’üan community is growing at South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, …
T’ai chi: circles and spirals
In the American southwest, the structures and art of indigenous people often include circles and spirals as a representation of …
Current t’ai chi class offering
I studied with and received teacher certification from Maedée Duprès, an internationally acclaimed t’ai chi instructor and practitioner, retired modern …
Taking T’ai Chi outdoors
The Denver area is a wonderful place to be outside in the spring, summer and fall. If you are used …
T’ai Chi: nature’s movement
Tao is not the path that nature might take, but it is the movement of nature itself. It is effortless, …