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Peace and Confidence Through Tai Chi Practice
William C. Phillips
People often talk about how Tai Chi has brought them a sense of peace and confidence. Let's take a look at how this comes about. An anonymous reader asks: "Strong yet smooth Tai Chi move . . . keep reading
What direction should you face while practicing Tai Chi?
William C. Phillips
Direction is important while doing Tai Chi. But what direction should you face, and why? . . . keep reading
How Can I Feel Chi?
William C. Phillips
We hear so much about chi, but how can you actually feel it when doing Tai Chi if you haven't done so already? . . . keep reading
Can Children Learn Tai Chi?
William C. Phillips
Tai Chi is often thought to be an "exercise for old people." But does that mean kids can't learn it? . . . keep reading
The Mental and Physical Aspects of Tai Chi
William C. Phillips
Tai Chi is helpful on many levels, but even while mastering the physical, you are working on the mental. . . . keep reading
The Importance of Breathing Through the Nose
William C. Phillips
For some people, it can be quite difficult to breathe through the nose, be it because of congestion, physical obstruction, or habit. But breathing through the nose is important in Tai Chi. Here's why, and something you can do about it if you struggle with this. . . . keep reading
How Can I Improve My Tai Chi?
William C. Phillips
Is the answer hidden away, like an ancient Chinese secret? Or is it in plain site? See our suggestions for improving your Tai Chi,no matter what level you are at. . . . keep reading
My Teacher Has Asked Me to Teach Tai Chi, But I Am Not Ready
William C. Phillips
An anonymous reader who has been writing to me about her Tai Chi experiences raised a concern in one of her emails recently. Her teacher asked her to start teaching a beginner's Tai Chi class, but she . . . keep reading
Helpful Books for Beginning Tai Chi Students
William C. Phillips
Here are 5 books we recommend for beginners just starting their Tai Chi journeys. . . . keep reading
"A-Ha!" Moments in Tai Chi
William C. Phillips
Most of us have experienced it at one time or another - a moment where everything just seems to click. But when it comes to Tai Chi, those moments sure can seem few and far between. . . . keep reading
Professor Cheng's Suggestion for Improving Balance
William C. Phillips
A reader asks for some clarification on Professor Cheng's advice. . . . keep reading
A Reader's Response about Tai Chi and Weightlifting
William C. Phillips
An e-mail came in, which had a question and some follow up information sent by Joe from Long Island. I want to share it with you because I feel it is a contribution to our knowledge of Tai Chi. It i . . . keep reading
Push Hands and Dizziness After Pregnancy
William C. Phillips
Although a doctor's visit is recommended in this case, here are a couple of thoughts on what could be the cause of this woman's issue. . . . keep reading
Weightlifting and Tai Chi
William C. Phillips
Should you or shouldn't you? This question isn't as simple as it might first seem... . . . keep reading
The Benefits of Push Hands Practice
William C. Phillips
Many people who practice Tai Chi form never progress to practicing push hands, and that is fine. But for those who choose to engage in push hands play, there are many benefits to be found. . . . keep reading
Lower Back Weakness and Tai Chi
William C. Phillips
Tai Chi can be a wonderful aide for those with lower back issues when practiced properly. Here are some things to be careful about, however, so that your Tai Chi can be a healing practice, and not a harmful one. . . . keep reading
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