Recently, my Tai Chi teacher said a term in class that was new to me: magpie bridge (in German: Elsterbrücke). Magpie Bridge (Què Qiáo) is when you touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth. I have done that so many times, for many years. I was astonished that I had never heard that […]
I recently started recording Qi Gong exercises for myself because I kept forgetting them. I’ve been practicing Taijiquan and Qi Gong for over twenty years, and so many exercises just slipped away. Not just small exercises. I once knew a Tai Chi fan form, and I forgot it. I once was really good at Yi […]
I really enjoy connecting with fellow Taijiquan and Qi Gong practitioners from all over the world. That’s actually why I’ve chosen to write my blog in English—even though German is my mother tongue. So far, I haven’t had the chance to attend a major conference or a large push hands gathering, but it’s definitely something […]
As many Tai Chi and Qi Gong schools are closed, teachers and students turn to learn online. And I think it is amazing how we can benefit from technology. And there are so many options! To help you find one for you, I create this list. I want to show you the many live online […]
I just love to connect with Taijiquan & Qi Gong enthusiasts all around the world. That’s actually the reason why I write my blog in English even though my mothertongue is German. And I have to admit that I have never been to a conference or big push hands meeting, but I would really like […]
