MARTIAL ARTS: THE ANCESTORS OF TAI CHI

Moving meditation with three of our tai chi instructors.

1. Starting with Shibashi with Ron.

2. Tai Chi with Paul

3. Yang Style Long Form 108 with Virginia

4. Tai Chi Sword Form consists of movements from 

Yang, Wu, and Chen-Style 

5. Martial Arts: The Ancestors of Tai Chi can be seen in this video.

Tai Chi With the Terra Cotta Warriors

REEL 1

REEL 2

TAI CHI TODAY AT HORTENSE MILLER GARDENS IN LAGUNA BEACH

 

TAI CHI WITH THE TERRA COTTA WARRIORS

BREAKFAST AT EPIPHANY's

Friday January 17, 2025  The Tai Chi Salon

Have photos to add to this happy collection? 

Please send them... I'll post 'em. ~~ tnm

Qigong for your "Present Moment"

 From the National Institutes of Health comes Qigong.

"Qigong: What You Need To Know

What is qigong and how does it work?

Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture." -- Source: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/qigong-what-you-need-to-know

Click HERE for the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Dana Point Qigong Photo here.

"Can qigong help prevent falls?

A 2019 survey of reviews found sufficient evidence to support qigong for balance training and fall prevention. When compared to more traditional interventions, qigong was found to have similar and sometimes better effects." 

-- Source: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/qigong-what-you-need-to-know

TAI CHI WITH KUNG FU FAN FORM

Created in 2001 by Li Deyin, this form combines movements from soft taiji (taiga/bagua) and hard (kung fu) styles. It includes movements from Chen and Yang taiji styles.

You might notice your muscle memory kicking in as you watch this video. Your muscles being triggered by the movements on screen.