Standing Meditation

Standing Meditation for Tai Chi by Cynthia McMullen, LMT

This excellent post is definitely worth a look, it describes perfectly the procedure of a standing meditation that is practiced prior to a tai chi form. Even if you don't practice tai chi you can still enjoy this Qigong exercise.

Standing meditation is the most basic posture in Qi Gong, and Tai Chi is a form of Qi Gong. Simple standing is usually done first to ground and center ourselves, and begin to open and fill our energy centers.

Read the article @ http://www.touchoftao.com/taichistandingarticle.htm

 

Golfers and tai chi sword? Stick with the golf clubs guys!

Well ... it is the year of the Tiger!

A clip from ITN Sports News shows four of the worlds top golfers taking part in a little tai chi sword demo to promote

the HSBC golf tournament in Shanghai.

Cheng Man-Ching Tai Chi Sword

Does it get much better?

Wudang MountainTai Chi

The Empty Mind - Wudang Mountain Tai Chi

A great little video with wonderful views, plenty of atmosphere .. and tai chi!

Tai Chi Sword

I like to take a look at tai chi sword videos now and again, in fact quite regularly! Here's one I came across earlier today, the sound is a little jerky in places but it's still a great form. Hope you enjoy!