Eyes Open or Shut

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I often get asked by my students should I have my eyes open or closed when I do my Tai Chi. This is a good question as the eyes are your balance if you are doing a stand up type of practice such as Shibashi or the Fan or Tai Chi Form. What ever you feel comfortable with try with … Read More

The Fan Set

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Learning the fan set is very different to doing the tai chi form but can be rewarding as the idea of having something in your hand as a self defense implement can be useful. I have put together my own movements taken from several styles at the moment my students are learning 21 movements when completed we will move on … Read More

Some of my students helping out…

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Club North Haven promoting their club asked if we could participate a great opportunity to talk to the local people about our Tai Chi Health Club. When asked a question on tai chi its not easy to understand the principles this is why we encourage any one who has not practiced tai chi before to come along and try a … Read More

Hong Kong Trip

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My Trip to Hong Kong Yes that’s me in the rickshaw at the peak Honk Kong I spent 4 weeks learning more about the health benefits of Tai Chi it was a great experience. The knowledge and wisdom from some of the local people doing their Tai Chi and exercises in Kowloon Park was very different from what we do … Read More

Tai Chi Improves Balance

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Tai Chi improves balance, avoids falls Each year, approximately 30% of our adult community aged 65 and older experience a fall. Falls are the second main cause of  injuries among the elderly, and the economic costs associated with non lethal falls are considerable. In addition, falls among the elderly are considered to be unavoidable and an important research subject in … Read More

Tai Chi Breathing

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Using your lungs to the fullest in Tai Chi breathing is a very important step to your health and well being. As we age we tend to shallow breath more often so going to a Tai Chi class can help you with your breathing. 1. In shallow breathing, only the top compartment is being used for fresh air, the other … Read More

Nature Helps!!

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Practicing your Tai Chi outside can have a huge benefit to your health. The tree’s give off energy and when you breath in the fresh air filling your lungs ..