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link to How to Use Yin Yang Theory to Measure and Make Progress

How to Use Yin Yang Theory to Measure and Make Progress

Of all of the philosophical concepts related to Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Ying Yang Theory is by far the most foundational and most important. It has the power to be a roadmap...

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The Five Levels of Development in Tai Chi

In a conversation with a friend who is a long time practitioner of Japanese martial arts I was envious at the structure that was imbued into the different levels of progress.  They have very...

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link to Ming Men – Acupressure point with powerful implications

Ming Men – Acupressure point with powerful implications

Practicing tai chi, meditating, doing qi gong, trying to heal, or trying to improve your strength seem like very different activities with very different goals. However, at their root they are all...

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What is Tai Chi Push Hands and How it Makes You Better at Tai Chi

Tai chi practitioners often ask what they should be working on to improve their tai chi. Typical answers to these types of questions vary based on a person's experience and goals. However, there is...

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link to Five Elements Theory 101 – Know to Basics to Get the Benefits

Five Elements Theory 101 – Know to Basics to Get the Benefits

There is an esoteric side of tai chi that dips in and out of the Tao, the I-Ching, yin-yang theory, and the ancient Chinese five elements theory. Are these terms new to you or confusing? Join the...

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Acupuncture and Tai Chi – An Intro to the Extraordinary Vessels

Acupuncture Smackyoupuncture!  Early on in my tai chi practice, I barely got my head wrapped around all of the Chinese words and foreign concepts. Then, I found out there was a relationship...

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