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Tai Chi Long Pole – What You Need to Know

Written by Scott Prath
Tai Chi Long Pole – 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

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Why is Tai Chi Repetitious? Benefitting from Monotony

Written by Scott Prath
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 can’t attend a class. I miss the community and look forward to getting

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What is Qi Gong and Why Practice it?

Written by Scott Prath
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

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Introduction to Meditation Tones

Written by Scott Prath
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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Understanding Chinese Symbolism in Tai Chi

Written by Scott Prath
Understanding Chinese Symbolism in Tai Chi

Pounding mortar anyone?  Maybe your white crane needs to spread it’s wings.  I know, you want to hear the sound of one hand clapping.  There is something both wonderful and

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2 Unique Reasons To Use Tai Chi for Depression – Research and Examples

Written by Scott Prath
2 Unique Reasons To Use Tai Chi for Depression – Research and Examples

New research on how to use tai chi for depression continues to come out. This is great news not only for people suffering from depression but for all of us

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