In Support of Finishing Schools and Deportment
In the age of mobile phones and computers, it's very noticeable that posture has sagged somewhat... not so good for the individual, but...
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James Drewe
- Feb 1
- 3 min
'Full' & 'Empty'
' Full' & 'Empty' When we walk, we need to create 'full' and 'empty' in the legs. Most of the time we do it without thinking; it just...
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James Drewe
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Using Your Legs.
Making Movement Easier Frankenstein's monster doesn't have knee joints. I'm not entirely sure that I'm right about this, but judging from...
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James Drewe
- Aug 19, 2023
- 3 min
Suspended by a Silk Thread
You often hear the expression that you should stand in both tai chi and qigong as though you are 'suspended by a silk thread'. This is...
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James Drewe
- Jul 3, 2023
- 2 min
Shoulder Alignment: The Mechanics (1)
Shoulder tension is often a problem for people when learning Tai Chi or Qigong; in fact, it’s probably a problem for everybody, whether...
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James Drewe
- Mar 31, 2023
- 2 min
Turning the Head
When your head turns, the 7 Cervical Vertebrae in your neck function in a similar way to the spine at your waist. Both have a natural...
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James Drewe
- Aug 9, 2022
- 4 min
Tensegrity & Tai Chi & Qigong
We are held together by this concept. Every part of us, whether it be a finger, an arm, a leg, a hair, an organ, or the torso, has its...
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James Drewe
- Jan 9, 2019
- 2 min
Pulling up Your Undercarriage.
The perineum. Between the thighs, approximately midway between the genitals and the anus, is the midpoint of the muscles that can be used...
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James Drewe
- Dec 12, 2018
- 3 min
Pelvic Tilting and your Health.
What is a pelvic tilt? Stage 1: If you put your fingertips on the upper border of your symphysis pubis (pubic bone), and your thumb on...
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James Drewe
- Nov 20, 2018
- 2 min
Sinking your Boat: (4) Results.
Balance. Your balance should improve as you lower your centre of gravity. This applies to all ages, sizes, and heights, but in...
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James Drewe
- Oct 12, 2018
- 2 min
Sinking your Boat: (1) The Hull.
Behaving like a boat. Your body has a keel and a mast. The question is, how do you experience it? The hull & keel. This is your pelvis...
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James Drewe
- Mar 25, 2018
- 6 min
Balance - Walking the Tightrope.
Balance. "An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady". Some can, some sometimes can, and...
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