James DreweFeb 1, 20224 minStepping – Putting a Foot ForwardWhen learning tai chi and qigong, one of the first problems encountered is learning how to step correctly. Most beginners ‘fall’ into...
James DreweSep 7, 20173 min‘Enabling’ MovementThe art of effortless movement. If you want to take a step forwards, it’s impossible to move efficiently if you still have weight on one...
James DreweNov 9, 20162 minStepping. Don’t Just Stick Your Foot Out. How to step. It’s a much more conscious process than walking: Feet together Bend knees slightly Bending even more, start to extend a...
James DreweJul 27, 20151 minTurning & stepping 90 degrees in taiji & qigongFrom a standing position: 1) Suck in your abdominal muscles, (thereby connecting the upper thigh to the torso). 2) When you can, draw...
James DreweMay 19, 20154 minSinking to Move (1) – The Lower LimbsThe Balance Problem in Certain Tai Chi & Qigong Moves I’ve often noticed when teaching the Yang 24 that balance in certain movements...
James DreweJul 9, 20141 minSun Style SteppingWhen bringing the rear foot forward, it shouldn’t lift up as though stepping over an object – this raises the energy. Similarly, when...
