James DreweAug 15 minDealing with Life's Problems and Tai Chior Retraining the Sympathetic Nervous System "Often, when we encounter challenges or tough situations, our initial reaction is to respond...
James DreweDec 1, 20232 minMoving the Arms in Taiji, Qigong, & YogaMany taiji forms begin with the arms rising ahead of you, something that also applies to many qigong and yoga exercises. Raising the...
James DreweOct 1, 20233 minShoulder Alignment: The Practicalities (2)If you've read the blog 'Shoulder Alignment: The Mechanics (1)', and played around with it, and particularly if you've noticed that...
James DreweFeb 1, 20223 min'Connecting' the Body.What does 'relax' mean? Try holding your arm out in front of you, stretching it out ahead of you. Leaving it in that position, relax 1)...
James DreweJan 22, 20203 minBuoyancy - letting go.Is it possible to relax and still hold up your arm? Strictly speaking, and depending upon your interpretation of ‘relax’, it’s a bit of a...
James DreweAug 29, 20184 minQigong - is it Yoga?I'm not a yoga teacher, although back in 1978 I did teach yoga for a couple of years. One of the aspects of both yoga and qigong is to...
James DreweJul 15, 20184 minPutting Backbone Into It (Shadow Boxing)The Spinal Line. Crown of head (not to be confused with the hair whorl) Perineum (muscle between genitals & anus) Point directly on the...
