Extension and contraction, opening and closing, should be natural.
From the Song of the 13 Postures
Archives for 2013
Chair Chi: Bravo! Bravo!
Well, that was a nice response I received after finishing a Chair Chi session for an aged care centre today.
One elderly lady, who has limited English, and of an Italian background, applauded and shouted ‘Bravo, Bravo’.
It felt good to be able to help her feel energised, as well as the other residents who attended my session. I feel if I can make a small difference in their lives then it is well worth running these sessions.
Tai Chi Relaxation: Scan and Breathe
Here’s a way of relaxing the body when you are practicing standing postures such as Embrace the Tree.
- Scan your entire body and check for any tense muscles
- If you discover a tense muscle direct your attention to it and then breathe into it and exhale
- As you exhale, feel the muscle completely relax
Tiny Tai Chi
I was standing in line at a supermarket and decided to do some Tai Chi training while waiting to be served.
Obviously a weapons form was out of the question so I decided to do some tiny Tai Chi practice. I bent my knees slightly and adopted a standing posture. No one could see what I was doing as the posture was high and it looked like I was just standing there like the others in line.
July: Push Hands in the Park
Here we go again, Push Hands in the Park:
- Sunday, 29 July
- 10.00am-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 hope to be there again so come along and join in on the fun.
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