Meditation
How to come naturally to the experience of meditation. Meditation is the process of conscious, controlled focus of the mind which may take place when the thinking processes, both in pictures and in words, have quietened down. It is not a trance state, [...]
A day of Practice
To enjoy life, you need to practise! Developed according to theory, thought, philosophy, science, mathematics and the laws of nature, the joy of practising t’ai chi is being able to suddenly unlock a secret. I feel extremely privileged to have a beautiful garden. On [...]
Practice what you become
It is like painting a canvas of oneself: if one practises on becoming healthy, one will become healthy; if one practises on letting go of tension and being relaxed, one will become softer; if one practises on letting go of negative thoughts and habits, one will [...]
Health at 60
Many conditions that would be restricted in most exercises can actually be improved by practising t’ai chi. Health is much more than the absence of illness. It is a positive, harmonious state of vitality, a state of integration, a wholeness of oneself and in the whole [...]
On Hands
Often, the beginner will first feel a sensation, an internal energy, in the hands and fingers. The hands are the expression of our qi in The Form, acting similarly to a barometer. For the correct expression the hands must be relaxed, soft, full, subtle and comfortable [...]
On Flow
The art of t’ai chi is often described as a flowing river; the fluidity, power, adaptability and softness in water are all qualities we try to emulate when practising t’ai chi. Flow is continuity without interruption from one move to another, as if reeling silk from [...]