James DreweAug 19, 20233 minSuspended by a Silk ThreadYou 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...
James DreweJul 3, 20232 minShoulder 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...
James DreweMar 31, 20231 minTurning the Head & NeckTry turning the head the wrong way first. Lift your chin and push it slightly forwards. Now try turning your head in that position. What...
James DreweJan 6, 20232 minThe Martial Side… Should You Bother?Learning the Tai Chi Form. When I first started learning taiji, the most important thing for me was to get through the sequence of...