When Tai Chi Becomes An Internal Art
What Do We Mean by “Internal”? When people speak of the Chinese internal arts—Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), Bagua Zhang, Xing Yi Quan, Liu He Ba Fa, and certain schools of
Phoenix Level One
Phoenix Moves In this performance, the opening movement is in Wuji stance with hands crossed in front of the lower Dantian. This symbolises emptiness as we try to still the
Seated Qigong – Shibashi Set One
Shibashi Qigong, also known as Taiji Qigong Shibashi, is a gentle, flowing form of Qigong made up of 18 movements that combine elements of Tai Chi and Qigong. It can
The Story Behind Shibashi Qigong – Maybe
Shibashi Set One So what do I mean by “Maybe” in the title of the post? It’s like other areas of research when writing a post. The content is implied.
BaFa Wubu: Balance and Energy in Movement
The Benefits of BaFa Wubu BaFa Wubu, often translated as the “Eight Methods and Five Steps,” is a traditional Chinese martial arts form that emphasizes fluidity, strength, and mindfulness. Practiced
Exploring the Essence of Push Hands in Tai Chi
Unveiling the Story of Push Hands Push Hands, or Tui Shou in Mandarin is a fundamental training method among many Tai Chi disciplines. It’s often practiced with a partner and
Qigong: More than just breathing.
Qigong: A Time-Honored Path to Holistic Wellness Dating back over 3000 years, Qigong stands as a venerable pillar of Chinese health practices, weaving together breath control and physical movement to
Grasping The Peacocks Tail
Grasping The Peacocks Tail Further to our series on Yang style Eight-Form Tai Chi Chuan, Grasping The Peacocks Tail is a combination rather than a single move. You may know
Peng Jin – The Internal Concept
Peng Jin – Your Qi Engine Peng Jin, is a comprehensive attribute that demands considerable time, dedication, and patience to cultivate within one’s physical structure. Once attained, it should persist