Category: Tao

In the realm of mental health, anxiety is a common and challenging condition. It’s characterized by a consistent state of apprehension, persistent fear, or excessive worry about everyday situations. This disorder can manifest through various symptoms, such as a racing heart, rapid breathing, sweating, brain fog, lack of focus, indecision, and chronic fatigue, all of…

Qi is a super important idea in Chinese culture and traditional medicine. It’s the building block of everything – solids, liquids, gases, and even things like light and magnetism. Basically, the whole universe is made up of Qi. When it comes to Tai Chi, we’re mainly talking about your own personal Qi. It’s like having…

Sticky Hands, also known as Yīfù shǒu (依附手) is a fundamental exercise in Lee Style Tai Chi that is taught to beginners as a way to introduce them to the principles of Tai Chi and to prepare them for more advanced techniques. While some may see Sticky Hands as a simple exercise, it is actually…

Wuwei (无为) often translated as “non-action,” is a fundamental concept in Taoist philosophy and has an important role in the practice of Tai Chi. While it may sound like doing nothing, wuwei is actually a way of acting without forcing or interfering with natural processes. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of…

In recent years, Tai Chi has become an increasingly popular form of exercise worldwide, and for good reason. This ancient Chinese practice has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including stress reduction and relaxation. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind these benefits and provide references to peer-reviewed studies from reputable…