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Postures and kicks with weight on one leg can be challenging for both balance and proper alignment. Remember that when something moves upward, there is also a downward rooting. Weight is over the middle of the foot, with the knee soft and the tail bone pointed downwards. Think of aligning the joints – ankle, knee,Continue reading “Rooting to Rise”

Tai chi and qigong movement, while slow and flowing, is anything but random. Proper structure and technique are the framework free-flowing movement and qi are built upon. Indeed, deeper levels of practice require correct structure. We often hear about moving from the Dan Tian in tai chi and qigong but doing so involves the wholeContinue reading “The Kua”

Let’s continue our exploration of body structure and technique by looking at the sacrum. Proper structure can allow the body to loosen and allow easy flow of movement and qi in both tai chi and qigong. The word sacrum is connected to sacred. And the pelvis is where our tai chi comes to life.  WhenContinue reading “The Sacrum”