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Why You May Need to Learn the Tai Chi Spear Form

I want to begin by telling you why I love the tai chi spear and the impact it has made on my practice. I was a late-comer to the tai chi spear form because I didnโ€™t have access to teaching. I may...

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Tai Chi Long Pole โ€“ What You Need to Know

The long pole is one of four main tai chi weapons along with the broadsword, straight sword, and spear. However, the tai chi long pole needs some special consideration and explanation because it is...

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Why is Tai Chi Repetitious? Benefitting from Monotony

I have been doing the tai chi form alone lately. A lot. In my current circumstances I canโ€™t attend a class. I miss the community and look forward to getting back to it soon. Somedays I am so...

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What is Qi Gong and Why Practice it?

I recently gave a talk as part of a virtual conference describing what is qi gong and how does it work. It was obvious that there is a huge and growing interest as people are finding out what qigong...

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Talking Chen TaiJiQuan – Book Review

In the spirit of this website I want to share information that is of value to any tai chi practitioner, regardless of style. The book Talking Chen Taijiquan (ad) is a compilation of insights,...

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Introduction to Meditation Tones

Meditative tones have been used for centuries to enhance a person's internal development or experience a deeper religious state. With enhanced technology over the last few decades, interest and use...

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