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In nature, you may discover spirals everywhere. The same discovery may be made inside our own bodies – which, after all, form also part of nature.
Our life on earth is greatly influenced by gravity. We do not float around in space – instead, we have to “pick ourselves up” before going somewhere.
The Taiji Forum team wishes all of you a happy Tai Chi and Qigong Day! At this time, when many of us find their schools closed, we would like to remind you of the joy of practising in a diverse group with this video of the performance “Tai Chi for […]
Breathing in Taijiquan is the topic of todays Tai Chi Aspect. While we prepare our move we exhale. When growing into the posture we inhale. The breathing is supporting the compression in our body. While exhaling we decrease the compression. Inhaling increases the pressure in our body. The changes of […]
Rewind each single movement of a form is a very good aspect to train. Beside getting a strong base you can work on many details while practicing. Have fun watching the video and trying this Tai Chi Aspect. Over the next weeks we’ll publish more posts with topics like breathing, […]
Creating a solid base in Taijiquan is very important. If you build a house or a business you look for a solid foundation as well. If you grow into a Taijiquan posture and created a good base before you are more likely able to let go. Video “Create a Base […]
Digging is the todays topic of our Tai Chi Aspects series. We always activate both Hands (fingers) and Feet (Toes). Besides many other effects it helps to realize the four wheel drive 😉 Video Digging Tai Chi Aspects Tai Chi Aspects are single images and concepts on which one may […]
Leverage in Tai Chi Form is very important. Especially if you want to use the front foot to initiate your movement. Video “Leverage in Tai Chi Form” Tai Chi Aspects Tai Chi Aspects are single images and concepts on which one may concentrate while doing the form. They are tools […]