Tai Chi Daily Blog

Are you looking to begin a low-impact exercise routine to lose weight? Incorporating Tai Chi into your health and wellness routine can be highly beneficial and even aid in weight loss. Recent research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that participants who practiced Tai Chi for three months lost weight and maintained this weight loss after six months when compared to those who exercised differently or not at all. The words of Bruce Lee offer inspiration, "Flowing water never goes stale, so keep on flowing." Daily exercise, including Tai Chi, can help build muscle, increase bone density, and...

When I was a teenager, I trained in Jiu Jitsu. Whenever the class was nearing the end, we would kneel and meditate for five or ten minutes. I learned to breathe and was mindful of the hara point. The Japanese believe the hara point is the center of the body. These classes were my first introduction to meditation. I found it to be very relaxing. Many years later, I began learning Aikido. I started learning how to meditate from my sensei Edgar. Edgar was a Zen monk. He would conduct Zen meditation classes at 5 AM once a week in...

Is there a difference between Tai Chi and Tai Chi Chuan? In my opinion, Yes and No. Tai Chi vs. Tai Chi Chuan Many people, myself included, refer to Tai Chi Chuan as Tai Chi. Tai Chi can be a short nickname for Tai Chi Chuan. For example, the name Jim is a nickname for James. Tai Chi Chuan, known as the "supreme ultimate fist," is a Chinese martial art. Tai Chi Chuan is a mindful series of individual martial Qigong movements. When these movements are applied can be an effective form of self-defense. These Martial Qigong movements seamlessly flow together. Each...

When I started learning Tai Chi in 1993, I was very motivated to practice Tai Chi daily. I found every Tai Chi class interesting, and I was eager to learn. My teacher taught me one Tai Chi movement each week. He would not teach me the next posture until I memorized the first. It was my job to remember the previous week's class. I wanted to show my teacher I was serious and willing to do the work. I always did.One day after Tai Chi class, my first Tai Chi teacher, sensei Howard had us all sitting seiza in a...

*This page contains affiliate relationships. A commission may be earned when a purchase is made through these links. Can wearing a smart watch help with anxiety I believe the answer is YES. In my experience, wearing a smartwatch can help manage anxiety.   As someone who suffered from panic attacks and anxiety for many years, I knew I needed all the tools I could get to help me in my recovery. One tool for me was a smartwatch, which I sometimes refer to as an "anxiety watch." The first smartwatch I purchased was an early model Fitbit. Initially, I bought...