Don’t Lose Focus
The weather is getting warmer, the clocks have moved ahead (don’t get me started on that one), and pandemic-related restrictions are slowly being lifted and people are coming out of their cocoons. We shouldn’t lose focus.
Seeing The Good When Surrounded by Misery
2020 is coming to a close and the general consensus seems to be hallelujah and good riddance! To say that 2020 didn’t have its fair share of problems would be a slight understatement. Between a global pandemic, shortages, lock downs, job insecurity, political discourse, and all sorts of extreme weather, it’s hard to think of…
Four Holiday Stress Busters for 2020
The winter holiday season is known to be a stressful time for many in the U.S. Some who look forward to the holidays find themselves overwhelmed despite their excitement, and some dread the holidays because of trauma, loneliness and financial strain. In 2020 we can expect the holiday season to carry significant additional stresses related…
Wu De: Martial Virtue In Modern Society
A Code of Ethics for the Tai Chi Lifestyle When we say “hello” to our co-workers, hold open the door for a stranger, call our Moms, or wave at our neighbors (using ALL our fingers), we are showing Wu-De, or Martial Virtue. Wu De is the Chinese Martial Arts code of ethics that is ingrained…
Living The Tai Chi Lifestyle
What It Means And Why It Matters What does it mean to be living the Tai Chi Lifestyle? What do I need to sacrifice to live this lifestyle? Why does it matter if I do and why should I even care? All questions that you should ask, and questions that deserve an answer. Last time I…
The Tai Chi Lifestyle: An Introduction
A Grand Ultimate Life With The Tai Chi Lifestyle As a Martial Arts instructor specializing in Tai Chi Chuan, I’m constantly telling my students that the ultimate goal of Tai Chi training is to be able to take what we learn in the kwoon (Training Studio) and take it outside into our everyday life. Although…
Tai Chi … Not Just For Seniors
Tai Chi Misconception #1 One of the biggest misconceptions about Tai Chi, is that it is only practiced by old people in the park. Nothing could be further from the truth! It is true that the forms, postures, and techniques that we learn in Tai Chi have many benefits that make it an ideal fitness…
Be Mindful
Ways to be mindful Be mindful of your actions. Be mindful of your distractions. Be mindful of your thoughts. Be mindful of your steps. Be mindful of your words, all your words. Be mindful of what you eat. Be mindful of how you eat. Be mindful of where you eat. Be mindful of what you…