For years, I have been writing about Taijiquan. A dictionary. Blog posts. Reference articles. All of them non-fiction, all of them trying to get things right. Then an idea hit. An idea for a Tai Chi novel! When I started writing, it was strange at first. To write fictionally. To just go with the flow. […]
Are you a book lover like me? Then you probably have many of the best Tai Chi books, Qi Gong books and TCM books. I like to read through them, sitting on my couch. But sometimes there are words or phrases I don’t understand. And as much as I love the Internet, I also love […]
I recently read a novel about a Japanese bookshop. And I found this passage: “When I went outside, I saw Momoko standing in the middle of the yard, drenched in morning light. She was still wearing her yukata from last night, but she was in a funny pose. ‘What’re you doing?’ I asked. ‘Tai Chi,’ […]
Taijiquan (aka Tai Chi) does not only show up in movies and TV series. It also appears in music. There are music videos, songs, even entire albums inspired by Taijiquan. So I decided to make a list of Taijiquan in music. I will keep adding to it as I find more examples: Taijiquan in music: […]
I have been practicing Tai Chi for more than 20 years, and it has taught me the power of aligned energy. I try to lead a calm life; but still, I am receiving all kinds of messages from social media, news, and advertising. So I decided that I want to create my own messages. Positive, […]
Taijiquan (aka Tai Chi) has been showing up on screen for decades. In movies, in TV series, in animated kids’ shows. I find that fascinating, and I have been collecting these scenes for a while now. Taijiquan appears in movies and TV – quite often! What strikes me most is that directors, writers, and actors […]
Last weekend I attended an online conference organised by the Immortal Sisters of the Tao (a foundation that supports women in Qi Gong and Taijiquan). I enjoyed being in this space so much. To be with other women who have been practising for decades and who love their practice deeply. The call was about Qi […]
