There is no greater illusion than fear,
no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself,
no greater misfortune than having an enemy.
Whoever can see through all fear
will always be safe.
(Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu)
Archives for September 2013
September: Push Hands in the Park
I couldn’t attend our August Push Hands session due to work but I hope to be there this Sunday.
Details
- Sunday – September 29
- 10.00 am – 12 noon
- Fawkner Park – South Yarra (Armadale Road entrance), Melbourne, Australia
- Friendly, non-competitive push hands (tui shou) practice and play for anyone – old, young, beginners, masters
- Team up with someone and discuss what you’d like to do – and what you’d not like to do!
- Ten minute exchanges timed by a bell – but you can rest as well!
- Learn, share and enjoy
I always enjoy our monthly Push Hands in the park sessions. Come along and join in the fun.
Tai Chi Training: Some days …
Somedays I just don’t feel like doing my Tai Chi training.
I’ll wake up early in the morning on week days to do the first of three 30 minute sessions for the day and that little voice in my head sometimes says, ‘I”ll do it later’. But the morning sessions are important because that’s when I practice my Tai Chi standing posture – a vital training component of Tai Chi.
Tai Chi Smorgasbord
Tai Chi certainly has a a smorgasbord of meditative and active movements.
After 25 years of learning, practicing and teaching Tai Chi I still find it intriguing and fun. The variety of dishes Tai Chi serves up includes;
Tai Chi Tip #65
When practicing your Tai Chi form feel the weighted foot penetrate deep into the ground – provides better stability.