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The Science of Tai Chi: Research and Evidence
Tai Chi is a form of soft internal style martial arts that has gained widespread popularity across the world in recent years. It is a low-impact, meditative practice that has been found to have numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Many people may be drawn to Tai Chi due to its reputation for reducing stress…
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Top ten reasons for doing Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has become popular worldwide for its numerous health benefits. With its gentle, flowing movements, Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is suitable for people of all ages and both men and women of all fitness levels. In this blog post, we will explore the top…
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BBC Radio Cornwall
We were invited BBC radio Cornwall in Truro last night to talk about our experiences as students and teachers of Tai Chi on the Tiffany Truscott show.
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What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is a practice that emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit. Its slow and gentle movements are performed in a continuous and fluid manner. It promotes the cultivation and circulation of Qi, the vital energy that flows within the body, which nourishes the internal organs and promotes health and well-being. Tai Chi…
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Sticky hands
Sticky Hands, also known as Yīfù shǒu (依附手) is a fundamental exercise in Lee Style Tai Chi that is taught to beginners as a way to introduce them to the principles of Tai Chi and to prepare them for more advanced techniques. While some may see Sticky Hands as a simple exercise, it is actually…
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Wuwei
Wuwei (无为) often translated as “non-action,” is a fundamental concept in Taoist philosophy and has an important role in the practice of Tai Chi. While it may sound like doing nothing, wuwei is actually a way of acting without forcing or interfering with natural processes. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of…
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Finding your Qi
Qi is a fundamental concept in Chinese culture and traditional medicine. Everything is composed of Qi, solids, liquids, gasses, rarefied energy forms like electromagnetism, light, and plasma, in fact, the entire Universe is composed of Qi. However, the kind of Qi that is of primary importance in Tai Chi is your own personal Qi which…
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Relaxation techniques
In recent years, Tai Chi has become an increasingly popular form of exercise worldwide, and for good reason. This ancient Chinese practice has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including stress reduction and relaxation. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind these benefits and provide references to peer-reviewed studies from reputable…
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The Golden Principles
Tai Chi is based on a set of basic principles that are essential for proper training and mastery of the art. In this blog post, we will discuss these principles and explain how they can help you improve your Tai Chi practice. 1. Keep your body erect without stiffness. One of the fundamental principles of…
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The three treasures
In this post, we will explore the concept of the three treasures in Ancient Chinese Medicine and how they relate to Tai Chi and Taoist alchemy. The three treasures, also known as the three jewels or three treasures of life, are Jing, Qi, and Shen. According to Taoist philosophy and Ancient Chinese Medicine, these three…
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Kai Men means open the door
Kai Men Qigong is a series of exercises in Lee style Tai Chi that emphasizes the principles of Qi, the vital life force in Chinese medicine. In this blog post, we’ll explore what Qi is, how it’s related to Chinese medical principles, why qigong is popular as a health exercise, and how Kai Men Qigong…
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Taoism and Tai Chi
Tai Chi is much more than just a physical exercise. At its core, Tai Chi is a deeply philosophical practice that seeks to harmonize body, mind, and spirit. The philosophy behind Tai Chi is rooted in Taoism, a Chinese philosophical tradition that dates back over 2,000 years. In this blog post, we will explore the…
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Taoist immortals
Taoism is a rich and ancient tradition that has influenced many aspects of Chinese culture, including martial arts such as Tai Chi. One aspect of Taoism that is particularly fascinating is the idea of the Taoist Immortals. In this blog post, we will explore the Taoist Immortals and how they relate to Taoist alchemy and…
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The alchemical cauldron
“Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.” These iconic lines from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” evoke the image of a bubbling cauldron, a magical concoction of ingredients that brings about both fear and fascination. But beyond the theatrical portrayal, there is a deeper symbolism at play. The witches magic cauldron parallels the Taoist concept…
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