Category: Tao
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Summer Course 2023
Craving a summer escape to rejuvenate, boost your health, and sync with nature’s rhythm? Your search ends here! We’re thrilled to invite you to our three-week Summer Course featuring Tai Chi, Feng Shou Kung Fu, and Health & Massage, nestled on the tranquil sands of Sennen Cove in the heart of Cornwall, a breathtaking area…
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Finding your Qi
Qi is a super important idea in Chinese culture and traditional medicine. It’s the building block of everything – solids, liquids, gases, and even things like light and magnetism. Basically, the whole universe is made up of Qi. When it comes to Tai Chi, we’re mainly talking about your own personal Qi. It’s like having…
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Sticky hands
Sticky Hands, also known as Yīfù shǒu (依附手) is a fundamental exercise in Lee Style Tai Chi that is taught to beginners as a way to introduce them to the principles of Tai Chi and to prepare them for more advanced techniques. While some may see Sticky Hands as a simple exercise, it is actually…
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The way of Wei Wuwei
Wuwei (无为) often translated as “non-action,” is a fundamental concept in Taoist philosophy and has an important role in the practice of Tai Chi. While it may sound like doing nothing, wuwei is actually a way of acting without forcing or interfering with natural processes. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of…
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Tai Chi for health and relaxation
In recent years, Tai Chi has become an increasingly popular form of exercise worldwide, and for good reason. This ancient Chinese practice has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including stress reduction and relaxation. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind these benefits and provide references to peer-reviewed studies from reputable…
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BBC Radio Cornwall interview
Chris and James, instructors from our Associated clubs in Cornwall, were invited to BBC Radio Cornwall studios in Truro to talk to Tiffany Truscott about Tai Chi, how they got into it, what it is, and how it has affected their lives.