Options for On-line Study with Master Wasentha Young Become a Web Member On-line classes and private sessions How Does it Work? Answering that question may require a conversation. Briefly, it depends on what we are working on together… will you be learning something new from Master Young, reviewing, or will it be a question/answer period of time. Will you […]
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Striking a Balance – 2
Both Tai Chi and Chi Kung are notably health “arts” that along the journey the practitioner learns how to observe the conversations among the body, mind, intrinsic energy, emotions, and spirit. What we strive is to learn the basic mechanics of each and watch for pivotal points where one aspect begins to dominate the perspective and conversation. It […]
Imagery 1 – Using imagery and what can go wrong
Imagery 1 Here are a few images that describe alignment which can be used in both tai chi and chi kung… The tai chi classics state the following (keep in mind these are translations): The head is upright as if being hung by a string from above; Depress the chest and pluck up the […]
Putting Your Mind in Your Tan Tien – “coming to your senses 1”
Allowing your chi (energy) to sink is often referred to as putting your mind in the tan tien [located about 2-3 finger widths below the navel] or putting the fire (mind) under the pot (nourishment center), sinking your chi has many benefits. You may notice that with your awareness centered in the tan tien region […]
2 Research Articles on the Benefits of Tai Chi
The effect of Tai Chi on four chronic conditions The effect of Tai Chi on Balance
Back from Italy
Back from Italy and will be posting soon about the upcoming practice session and the New Year happenings!
Research projects on the benefits of practicing tai chi
These studies show more benefits of practicing tai chi. 1. Tai Chi helps insomnia and inflammation. Link Here 2. Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, function and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis — making Tai Chi a viable treatment alternative for people suffering with the degenerative disease, according to research presented this week […]
Tai Chi and Wild Goose Chi Kung benefits
Based on My Experience Tai chi can lower blood pressure, it also increases the heart rate when the quality of practice is present. This releases endorphins into the body which helps to reduce the blood pressure and relax the muscles. By centering the mind in the lower tan tien (CV6), with the right use of […]
What to do if you can’t remember???
What to do if you can’t remember You are going through your form and all of a sudden you go blank… how uncomfortable is that?! Doesn’t have to be. There are a number of reasons why this might happen. Was your mind elsewhere? You wonder which Single Whip is this? Did you miss the class […]
