Tai Ji meditation part 2 - Body Alignment

Tai Ji meditation part 2 - Body Alignment

Part 2 of the Tai Ji meditation - Body Alignment and conditioning. It is a series of simple movements that help you center your mind and feel the flow of Qi in the body, The exercise is suitable for all ages and does not require a lot of space.

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10 Seconds of Peace

10 Seconds of Peace

The other day, someone asked me about the mindset they should be in while practicing Tai Chi.  I explained the concept of Song to them, but they wanted something they could relate to at the moment.  As it's difficult to explain, as it's something you experience, I wanted to talk about something I've started called the "10 Seconds of Peace" and how it can help you experience what meditation is like.

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Martial Arts for Stress Management

Martial Arts for Stress Management

We all become stressed by work, family, and life in general, but can we do about it?  Throughout the day, there seems to never be enough time for fun.  Stress will eventually get the best of us and we need to plan to help manage it.  Find out in this article how all forms of martial arts can help!

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Presentation vs. Practicality in Martial Arts

Presentation vs. Practicality in Martial Arts

Is the martial arts presentation usually “too” safe and never really expresses how the techniques are supposed to look or be applied?  There is a balance of presentation vs. practicality. The beginning martial artists should learn how to spar and how they can to start practicing without fear of being hurt.

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