Category: Tao

  • Tai Chi & Anxiety

    Tai Chi & Anxiety

    Anxiety is a common and complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, from social anxiety to generalized anxiety, and can significantly impact daily life. While there are many approaches to managing anxiety, integrating practices like Tai Chi offers a holistic and empowering way to address this condition. A…

  • Finding your Qi

    Finding your Qi

    Qi is a super important idea in Chinese culture and traditional medicine. It’s the building block of everything – solids, liquids, gases, and even things like light and magnetism. Basically, the whole universe is made up of Qi. When it comes to Tai Chi, we’re mainly talking about your own personal Qi. It’s like having…

  • Sticky hands

    Sticky hands

    Sticky Hands, also known as Yīfù shǒu (依附手) is a fundamental exercise in Lee Style Tai Chi that is taught to beginners as a way to introduce them to the principles of Tai Chi and to prepare them for more advanced techniques. While some may see Sticky Hands as a simple exercise, it is actually…

  • The way of Wei Wuwei

    The way of Wei Wuwei

    Wuwei (无为) often translated as “non-action,” is a fundamental concept in Taoist philosophy and has an important role in the practice of Tai Chi. While it may sound like doing nothing, wuwei is actually a way of acting without forcing or interfering with natural processes. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of…

  • Tai Chi for health and relaxation

    Tai Chi for health and relaxation

    In recent years, Tai Chi has become an increasingly popular form of exercise worldwide, and for good reason. This ancient Chinese practice has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including stress reduction and relaxation. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind these benefits and provide references to peer-reviewed studies from reputable…

  • BBC Radio Cornwall interview

    BBC Radio Cornwall interview

    Chris and James, instructors from our Associated clubs in Cornwall, were invited to BBC Radio Cornwall studios in Truro to talk to Tiffany Truscott about Tai Chi, how they got into it, what it is, and how it has affected their lives.