Tai Chi Daily Blog

My first Yang-style adult education Yang Tai Chi class was almost thirty years ago. From day one, I could not learn enough about Tai Chi. I have continued to practice Tai Chi daily and rarely miss a day of my Tai Chi practice. I practice Yang and Chen Tai Chi forms daily. I am like a kid in a candy store when it comes to anything Tai Chi-related.I have no trouble staying motivated to practice Tai Chi every day. Understandably, the average person learning Tai Chi may not be as motivated as I am. I know the benefits and value...

When I was growing up, stressful situations didn't bother me. People would comment on my demeanor and say that I always appeared calm and relaxed. I remember my father talking about how he felt and the feelings that stopped him from doing things he enjoyed. He would often get light-headed, and his balance would be off. He did not say it was anxiety. I grew up thinking my father had something life-threatening. As life went on, there were many things I had to deal with that were traumatic. One event was my father was hit by a car and killed...

I recently watched The Power of Chi the movie. Being a practitioner of Tai Chi for many years, I did enjoy watching this film. The Power of Chi is a high-quality documentary done in a Netflix fashion which showcases the power of Chi. The art of Tai Chi has been such an added benefit to my life. I hope this movie helps to popularize the art. The study and practice of Tai Chi can only enhance your life and improve the quality of whatever sport you play. Give this movie a try maybe it will motivate you to learn Tai Chi.The Power of...

Can I learn Tai Chi for Free? Every day, I practice what I refer to as free Tai Chi using YouTube. With almost thirty years of Tai Chi training, I scour YouTube for videos related to Tai Chi, Push-Hands, Qigong, and meditation. Since I do not pay for YouTube, I consider learning from these videos free. I gain new insights or review what I already know by watching these videos. It's a fantastic way to improve your understanding of Tai Chi without cost. While you can learn various Tai Chi forms, such as Wu, Sun, Yang, Chen, or Hao styles, solely from...

Not able to find a Tai Chi instructor nearby? Consider practicing Chi Kung instead. It offers similar health benefits as Tai Chi. There are many ways to learn Qigong, including in-person and online instruction, and there are plenty of free videos on YouTube to help you get started. Practicing Chi Kung improves balance, relaxation, flexibility, breath awareness, anxiety relief, mind-body connection, and overall well-being. It's generally easy to learn, and there are various ways to do so, including through a teacher, books, or videos. For example, I practice Eight Pieces of Brocade daily. It is a simple series of breath...