Push Hands: invest in loss by occasionally putting yourself in a disadvantageous position so you can learn at a deeper level.
Chi Students: 5-Years-Old to 95-Years-Old
The other day I taught my oldest student ever. She was 95-years-old and was part of our Chair Chi exercise session which was held at a local aged care center. She was seated just behind the main circle and doing some of the exercise I was teaching the other residents.
I only found out her age after the session when she was introduced to me and when I was told she was 95-years-old I said, ‘ah, you’re only a spring chicken’ which got a bit of laugh from her and her carer.
Act Before You Think
The other day I rolled out of bed at 5.50 am (my regular resurrection for a week day), showered and dressed and then slowly walked to my living room to practice my 20 minute standing practice called ’embrace the tree posture’.
During that walk I heard voices in my head:
“Do it later”
“I’m too tired”
“I can’t be bothered”
Tai Chi Tip #57
If your mind wanders while practicing Tai Chi bring it back down to the tan tien (just below the belly button).
October: Push Hands In the Park
It’s on again. Come along to this free Push Hands session.
Details
- Sunday October 7
- 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 always enjoy the Push Hands meet ups. It gives me a chance to practice and test whatever skills I have, and it’s fun too.
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