Tai Chi Daily Blog

Are you thinking of learning Tai Chi from the comfort of your home?You are most likely searching the internet for videos on YouTube. Maybe you bought or rented a DVD and are following along with the instructor. I feel this is not the best way to learn Tai Chi. Just because you can follow along with a video doesn't mean you are doing Tai Chi. In fact you are probably just following along the movements of the instructor. A Tai Chi form learned at home in this way will be missing most of the health benefits. As someone practicing Tai...

  Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise announcement to his wife, son, and daughter on their podcast. Ozzy said he will practice Tai Chi to help treat Parkinson's disease. His family was so happy and excited to hear the news and thought it was an excellent idea. When a celebrity or someone famous promotes something, it exposes it to many people who may not know about it. If you know about it, it may help you try it as well. It may give someone the idea that if he can do it, so can you. If Ozzy does try Tai Chi,...

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...