恭贺新禧 (gōng hè xīn xǐ) – Good luck in the year ahead May you enjoy mostly good minimum bad We hope your wishes come true Remember to do a little Tai Chi as it is very good for you ..read more

Did you notice that the world is getting smaller.  Or more specifically your space in this world is getting smaller.  Anther way of viewing this is that you're sharing more and more of your space with others.   A while back the phrase was - The World is Flat.   (coined by Thomas L. Friedman in a best selling book by the same name).  Flat and crowded.    Speaking of crowded.  Once you had an office, then you had a cubical, now you have a shared desk space in a large room.   Traffic to get to work is getting thicker.  And if you commut ..read more

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Benefits of Tai Chi Practicing Tai Chi helps to improve sleep, reduced anxiety, lose weight among many other benefits. So it’s the perfect activity to accomplish many New Year’s resolutions ..read more

There's plenty of evidence that exercise can help protect our bodies and brains. And as we age, daily movement doesn't need to be super intense. In fact, a new study finds tai chi, a slow-moving form of martial arts, can help slow cognitive decline and protect against dementia. Read the full article here ..read more

Tai Chi Push Hands Eight Energies Push hands is a fun part of learning Tai Chi. In this insightful video Master Jang Jun reviews the eight energies. Additionally applications are demonstrated and are coupled with several counters. We have push hands classes Wednesday night and Saturday mornings. Enjoy ..read more

We love the names of various postures of the Tai Chi form like Wave Hands Like Clouds. We also love the benefits. Our favorite quotes from the article: “the most common thing I have heard is older students saying, ‘If only I’d discovered this practice when I was younger,’” Tai chi blends mental focus and physical effort to build strength, flexibility and mindfulness Studies also suggest two to three sessions per week may lead to improvements in depression, anxiety, psychological well-being and cognitive flexibility ..read more

If nuns can practice Tai Chi so can you. Why do they practice: Kung Fu helps us to break gender barriers and develop inner confidence. It also helps to take care of others during crises ..read more

Pushing up your chi Be all that you can be Life up your head That’s what we said Lifting up your spine That is something that can make you fine ..read more

Tai chi is often described as feeling like a gentle massage, as the movements help to stretch and release tension in the body. The practice is meant to be effortless, which contributes to this feeling of relaxation and release. This effortless aspect of Tai Chi sets it apart from other types of exercise, and can make it particularly appealing for people looking to reduce stress and improve their overall well-being. The gentle and flowing nature of Tai chi can be more accessible to people who may have difficulty with high-impact or intense forms of exercise, making it a good option for people o ..read more