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May 20, 2023
Always Ready: Tai Chi Principles
Always Ready! The world we live in these days has become less predictable or more dangerous due to out of control extremism and drug...
Sep 3, 2022
Start Again When Things Go Wrong
Start again when things go wrong Somtimes in life it is best to start again when things go wrong. Recently I found this to be absolutely...
Oct 8, 2015
Tai Chi Walking
Tai Chi Walking continues to be part of our curriculum at Radiant Palm Tai Chi, and we try to work a few minutes of it in to each class....
Jul 28, 2015
Death by Recliner
The threat to our health by sitting too much has been in the news a lot lately. Almost any health magazine you might pick up these days...
Jul 21, 2015
Hard Versus Soft
As I observe students practice the White Crane Set, I see three styles of movement. The first is the stiff, overextended, hard movements...
Jun 22, 2015
Become the White Crane
Learning Tai Chi and Qigong can leave you in a relaxed state both mentally and physically. But how can we keep this feeling throughout...
Jun 6, 2015
Golden Shower Meditation
If you feel that everyday worries and concerns are getting the best of you, Golden Shower Meditation may help. This meditation should be...
Apr 28, 2015
Are Negative Thoughts Keeping You Awake at Night?
Does worry or negative thought keep you awake at night? Or do negative thoughts creep in to your mind during the day eroding your peace...
Apr 18, 2015
What is Qigong?
Recently several students have asked me about qigong (chi kung). So I will attempt to give you a basic explanation as it relates to the...
Mar 16, 2015
Joyfulness Meditation
Meditation experiences are often a reflection of our emotions. That is, how we feel determines our thoughts or our focus for that period...
Feb 12, 2015
Adapting Form to Meet Your Need
The "Tai Chi Set" is the "Set", right? And we cannot change the Set, or so we may have been led to believe. Or can we adapt it to better...
Feb 9, 2015
I Don't Have Time to Practice
Each time I convene a class I ask if students have been practicing on their own during the past week. Unfortunately, I usually get very...
Nov 6, 2014
No Room Too Small for Tai Chi
I've recently heard several of my students say that one of the nice things about tai chi practice is that you can do it almost anywhere....
Nov 4, 2014
Oops! I Just Lost My Balance!
"Oops! I Just Lost My Balance" are words you never want to hear. Right? In fact, losing your balance can result in devastating falls,...
Oct 30, 2014
What Do You Feel?
What are you feeling right now? Are you feeling warm or cold? Do you feel your heart pumping blood throughout your body? Do you feel air...
Oct 24, 2014
Don't Tell Me to Relax, I'm Already Relaxed!
In order to enjoy the full benefit of Qigong (Chi Kung), one's body (and mind) must be fully relaxed. You can accomplish this through a...
Oct 23, 2014
Tingling Fingers--what is that?
The subject of qi or chi energy has popped up in several of my studio classes this past week. It seems that more and more students are...
Oct 21, 2014
Scalding Cauldron Meditaion
This morning's meditation proved to be a hot topic that took me back a few years to the Kung Fu television series of the 70's. If you...
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