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It was about a year ago when I first saw images of Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro practicing Tai Chi in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. I was excited to learn they were filming a movie in Prospect Park Brooklyn, called The Intern 2015 and the movie would contain scenes of Tai Chi. Not only do I get to see how Tai Chi is portrayed in the movie but this movie has a chance to expose more people to the art of Tai Chi Chuan, because of the A list actors in the film. (Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway) In 1998 my mother...

*This page contains affiliate relationships. A commission may be earned when a purchase is made through these links. Finding the Perfect Tai Chi Shoes A few weeks back, I traveled to Chinatown in New York City. I intended to get a late-night snack. Following a great meal at Wo Hop Chinese Food restaurant, I decided to check out some nearby tourist stores in search of a pair of Tai Chi Shoes. Specifically, I was looking for shoes I could use when practicing Tai Chi on a smooth wooden surface. I wanted the classic Tai Chi shoes with plastic soles. I...

*This page contains affiliate relationships. A commission may be earned when a purchase is made through these links. This post was written by LK who is a guest blogger on Taichidaily.co For almost two years, I have been practicing Yang style tai chi form regularly by going over the whole form at least once a day. Congratulations to me on being consistent! This in itself is a wonderful accomplishment (pat myself on the back!) and a valid way to practice tai chi to reap multiple health benefits. However, there is a different kind of practice that is probably more important...

Sightseeing is an activity that involves visiting different places. We don't usually sightsee unless we are on vacation or have the day off from work. I think most people find Tai Chi to be interesting. It is an exercise and martial art practiced daily in parks in big cities around the country. It can be a great addition to one's life. So why not find out more? For six months, I worked a 12-hour night shift in Manhattan (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) for Quad Graphics, an American printing company. During this time, I photo retouched images used in popular...

This post was written by LK who is a guest blogger on Taichidaily.co As I continue working on fine-tuning my Yang style short form, I am experiencing mild but annoying pain in my lower back after each tai chi practice. To relieve the back pain, I was advised to “relax at the end of each movement and let go of unnecessary muscle tension”.  The big question is how to do it. We are often told to relax, but rarely are we taught any practical tips on how to accomplish it. Learning muscle relaxation as a general skill can transform our motor...