If you already play taijiquan, you probably would agree that White Crane spreads its Wings is one of the most beautiful movements of the simplified yang form. If you don't know anything about taijiquan and are curious, then I suggest you try White Crane first. Inspired by early qigong practices based on copying birds and…
Read more →Many people have the mistaken idea that taijiquan is only for old or sick people. This is largely due to the fact that most magazines, news articles, and TV programs depict seniors practicing taiji. So the younger population believes it is a great low impact exercise which has slow and gentle movements, making it ideal…
Read more →If you don't ''play'' taiqiquan, but you want a feel for what it's all about, try the following exercise. Tai chi walk with wings is ideal for getting to know what it's really like to slow down your movements. Its precision with foot placement is great for helping your awareness with balance, and its overall…
Read more →Part the Wild Horse's Mane is one of the movements from the 24 yang form of taiqiquan which can be easily practiced on its own to help coordination and balance. It also stimulates the nervous system, tones muscles of face and neck, arms and sides of the trunk, and improves blood flow and skin complexion.Even…
Read more →Although taijiquan can be complicated to learn and requires patience, discipline and time, benefits can be gained by practicing individual movements on their own. Here is the beginning movement, which represents the rising of the sun. It is a good way of coming back to center at this time of year. As you practice, visualize…
Read more →Do you yearn for the days of Saturday afternoon Kung Fu theater? How about watching two competitors trying to best each other in a modern day take on a traditional fight to the death? Looking to see some of the greatest martial arts masters perform their legendary styles? Maybe you need some slow paced some…
Read more →Ju Ming, Tai Chi, Single Whip (front view),1998 bronze, St. Louis, MOTai chi...might well be called ''medication in motion''. There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice...has value in treating or preventing many health problems. - Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publication, May, 2009With International Tai Chi Day coming up on April 28th, here is…
Read more →It is said that there are five pillars in Oriental Medicine; Acupuncture, Herbs, Massage, Dietary Advice and Qi Gong (including Tai Chi). Having been to Mount Vernon Wellness you may be familiar with the first four, but I’d like to take a moment to talk about Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Some may be familiar…
Read more →Now that signs of warmer weather are upon us it's time to think about wakening up! Nature provides us with daily signs of new life and we can smell and feel it in the air. So what are you doing to bring new life to your body? If you have ever visited China and walked…
Read more →Taijiquan, or tai chi as it is more commonly known in the West, is considered to be the most popular exercise practiced in the world today. It is certainly the most convenient exercise to do in terms of needing no equipment, no uniform, and no special footwear. It can be practiced by anyone, anywhere and…
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