Anyone doing Taichi?

[palden]

How did your Taichi go? How did you fare as a vegetarian doing Taichi? different - i suppose?
In a paid class or individual? And importantly why Taichi?


I'd think Vegetarianism and Taichi (A form of Qigong) really complements each other well, both are harmonious and in tune and 'balance' with nature.

Both are graceful, and beautiful ...

fare well with Taichi, and do it individually now so no more monthly fees (albeit irregular), for health and help in altruistic spiritual path. just did a session yesterday atop a cool hill in one of Kuala Lumpur large landscaped garden-park.



palden

[Clem Snide]

... Taichi (A form of Qigong)...

Tai chi is a martial art.

[Enhydra Lutris]

I took classes in Tai Chi (the simplified 24 forms, but in Chen style) some years back. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to practise for a while after I stopped and then I couldn't remember it correctly.

By a stroke of luck (for me anyway) I was usually the only student present and therefore got private tuition for a group price. The teacher was a martial artist from China, which was great, since he explained the moves by showing me what strike/kick/etc they were mirrowing or by explaining it from a sports point of view (source of movement, balance etc). Somethings are based on Chinese culture, which he also explained. It makes sense to me if explained in that way (can't stand the touchy-feelgood explanations!).

During that time, I practiced the whole thing twice a day and made up exercises to help me reach some positions, which I did whenever I was bored of the books. So it's no surprise the difference in strenght, mobility and balance was quite noticeable afterwards.

[Clem Snide]

By a stroke of luck (for me anyway) I was usually the only student present and therefore got private tuition for a group price.

I hate it when that happens - I always feel awkward as hell. The Englishman in me, I suppose.

I briefly had a go at that shortened Chen form some years back - a very dynamic and exciting style.

I have been training in Wudang style Tai Chi Chuan for almost five years now. Wonderful stuff.

[palden]

I took classes in Tai Chi (the simplified 24 forms, but in Chen style) some years back. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to practise for a while after I stopped and then I couldn't remember it correctly

I learned the traditional 75 forms chen style, and kind of unsure of some steps after some time of stoppage. Good thing i got a DVD by Chen XiaoWang to go through it. Or you can check out youtube for it.

[Clem Snide]

Jaysus, I've just realised this thread on tai chi is in the Pilates forum. So it's come to this.

[emm7]

I took tai chi classes about 10 years ago and really enjoyed it, it was taught by a Chinese Buddhist woman and she emphasised the spiritual aspects of it quite a bit. The way she taught it was as a form of moving meditation.
This is what really kick started me into getting interested in meditation, Buddhism, and the "sixth sense" ! It was a brilliant starting point.
I will never forget how she taught us that in Eastern thought the mind / consciousness resides in the HEART not the brain.

[BlueRose]

I used to take Tai Chi and really miss it. I've been considering getting back into it.

[Clem Snide]

I will never forget how she taught us that in Eastern thought the mind / consciousness resides in the HEART not the brain.

This theory can be swiftly disproved by removing your brain then trying to think.

[emm7]

I will never forget how she taught us that in Eastern thought the mind / consciousness resides in the HEART not the brain.

This theory can be swiftly disproved by removing your brain then trying to think.

hey Clem it can also be disproved by removing your heart then trying to think

[BlueRose]

I will never forget how she taught us that in Eastern thought the mind / consciousness resides in the HEART not the brain.

This theory can be swiftly disproved by removing your brain then trying to think.

hey Clem it can also be disproved by removing your heart then trying to think

[Clem Snide]

I will never forget how she taught us that in Eastern thought the mind / consciousness resides in the HEART not the brain.

This theory can be swiftly disproved by removing your brain then trying to think.

hey Clem it can also be disproved by removing your heart then trying to think

You first...

[Cparkinson]

I did Tai chi for about a year and I really liked it. The only problem was I found that I started to have knee problems after awhile. You see I was standing at work all day and then standing during my Tai chi class in the evening. All that standing got to be too much and I had to stop. I'm sticking to my vegetarian diet though and I feel so much better because of it!

How did your Taichi go? How did you fare as a vegetarian doing Taichi? different - i suppose?
In a paid class or individual? And importantly why Taichi?


I'd think Vegetarianism and Taichi (A form of Qigong) really complements each other well, both are harmonious and in tune and 'balance' with nature.

Both are graceful, and beautiful ...

fare well with Taichi, and do it individually now so no more monthly fees (albeit irregular), for health and help in altruistic spiritual path. just did a session yesterday atop a cool hill in one of Kuala Lumpur large landscaped garden-park.



palden