Recently during a Taijiquan class, I heard this statement from a fellow student. “I only learn from Asian teachers. Their bodies are built differently.” It stopped me in my tracks. And I wondered: Is ethnicity important when choosing a Taijiquan teacher? Breaking Down Stereotypes I think the belief that Asian teachers are automatically better at […]
I recently re-discovered the calming effect of journaling. And that got me into the idea of journaling about by Taijiquan practice. Because Taijiquan is more than just physical movements. It brings harmony to body, mind, and spirit. I started with a list of Taijiquan journal prompts specifically for my own practice. Taijiquan journal prompts for […]
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 […]
What I like about Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is that even when we practice different forms and squabble over how to do them correctly, the underlying principles are the same for everyone. The 10 Tai Chi principles are the very basic principles. And they are the same for EVERYONE practicing Yang style Tai Chi. These […]
