Your body is an engineering marvel. It provides a structural support system for all your body weight on your feet, which are relatively small in comparison. That is even so where some of us are heavy with really tiny shoe sizes! Not only must we be able to bend forward, backward,… Continue reading
Requirements for Quality Gait Function In simple terms, gait is the process of how you walk. You don’t think about it much, if at all, but something happens to each foot while you are walking. Any dysfunctional movement in this cycle may lead to a loss of balance, falls and even… Continue reading
Basic Tai Chi Movements Void Posture: Wu Ji Shi Tai Ji Posture: Tai Ji Shi Lazily Tying the Clothes: Lan Zha Yi Opening Hands: Kai Shou Closing Hands: He Shou Single Whip: Dan Bian Lift Hands and Step Up Posture: Ti Shou Shang Shi White Crane Cools its Wings: Bai… Continue reading
When most people think of the different styles of Tai Chi they usually draw to mind images of the 5 major styles; Chen, Yang, Wu, Hao (Wu) and Sun style taijiquan. Some more knowledgeable practitioners may even think of Zhao Bao, a lesser known but important style of taiji from… Continue reading
by Tim Cartmell Principle One: Use of Intent The most fundamental and important principle in practicing Taijiquan is the mindful awareness of one’s state of being, and conscious control over one’s structure, breath and movement. The Classics of Taijiquan state the practitioner must “use the intent and not force” when… Continue reading
