Do This: Holding the Tree, solo and with a partner. 

“Standing alone and unchanging, one can observe every mystery.Present at every moment and ceaselessly continuing, this is the gateway to indescribable marvels.“ –TAO TEH CHING Solo tai chi practice is standing meditation.  In Holding, or Embracing, the Tree, stand in the “wu chi,” position-  translating literally to “without separation,” referring to the moment before distinction,Continue reading “Do This: Holding the Tree, solo and with a partner. “

If Tai Chi Were Taught In Schools…

The world would be a different place. At least three different people have shared this idea with me this week. From a dedicated practitioner now in her 70s, to a first time student in my YMCA class who works in NYC public schools, there is a sense of awe and urgency behind this statement. TheirContinue reading “If Tai Chi Were Taught In Schools…”

“What Happened to Push Hands?”

When I notice an article about tai chi, before I even take in the headline or the authors, I have a response formulated. I need to ask “what happened to push hands?” Further down that train of thought I think, “Where is the article about the World Cup in Taiwan?” I must point out whatContinue reading ““What Happened to Push Hands?””