Author: Alexia

  • Austin’s WTCQD

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    My absolutely fabulous Tai Chi teacher, Margie, appears in this video of Austin, TX’s World Tai Chi and Qigong Day 2012 Celebration. It is a very nice short film about people coming together and doing tai chi. It even goes into a little but about why people love and do tai chi. Enjoy.  

  • A lovely Tai Chi Story

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    Bill Douglas, the Founder of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, shared some of his thoughts on learning tai chi that I wanted to pass on to all of you. I think it is just so well put and inspiring. Enjoy. NOTES FOR TAI CHI & QIGONG STUDENTS: When we first come to tai chi…

  • Fall in the NECC

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    Hello Tai Chiers! I have some great news. Our class has been approved to offer Tai Chi to NECC members for free! This means that starting when we move back inside in the fall (Oct.1- Dec. 31) NECC members will not have to pay extra. And, even better, the non-member price is going to stay…

  • Summer Session

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    The summer session will soon be upon us, so I want go over a few logistics. From July 1-Sept 30 we will be independent from the community center. Please do NOT sign up through the NECC. I would like class fees to be paid directly to me. You can choose to either pay monthly, or per class.…

  • Single Whip Comparison

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    I came across a really fascinating photographic comparison of Single Whip postures. It is so interesting to see the differences and how the move has evolved and adapted. Here are a few examples: Yang Cheng Fu as a younger man Tung Ying Chieh from his book Tung Hu Ling from Tung Ying Chieh’s book There are more…

  • Inspiration of the Day

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    In a world so torn apart by rivalry, anger, and hatred, we have the privileged vocation to be living signs of a love that can bridge all divisions and heal all wounds. – Henri Nouwen

  • SURVEY: Why do you do Tai Chi?

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    The people at World Tai Chi and Qigong Day are taking a poll to find out the #1 reason for practicing Tai Chi. Please take a moment to answer; it is just one question! TAKE A SHORT SURVEY: What is the #1 Reason You Practice Tai Chi or Qigong? http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e4emsbgsgqdzp0xi/start

  • New Pricing for Tai Chi classes at Yoga Pilates NE

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    Although there have been no changes to the Yoga Pilates NE website, there HAVE been changes to the way you can pay for Tai Chi classes! As of now: The fee for the full 8-week beginner session is $140 ALSO: You can now drop-in whenever you want! The fee for drop-ins is $10 for members/$15…

  • Tai Chi Demos this March

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    During the month of March, I will be doing free half-hour demo classes at the studio three times a week. They will be held on Tuesday & Thursdays at 6:30pm and on Saturdays at 11am. We will probably be doing some qi gong together and I will demonstrate parts of the form. The next beginners…

  • Inspiration for the Day

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    Your life is always working, whether you know it or not. Sometimes it works to bring you what you want, and sometimes it works to keep you from what you think you want. – Neale Donald Walsch