by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
T’ai Chi is built upon two principles: proper body structure and dynamic physical relaxation known as “Song.” These are the poles of strength and flexibility that support a solid T’ai Chi practice. Not coincidentally, flexibility and strength...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
The combination of proper physical structure and relaxation enables the body to be both solid and flexible, which are primary qualities of T’ai Chi Chuan. More, with correct body structure and relaxation (or Song), weight naturally flows downwards and...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Life is shaped by moments of great difficulty. One of the central tenets of Buddhism puts it this way: Life is marked by suffering, and that suffering is inevitable. This perspective may seem bleak, but growth happens out of difficulty and suffering. Here we are...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Humans are social creatures. We seek out relationships with others to shape our lives through love, belonging, empathy, compassion, and value. But many people feel lonely and socially isolated, which are frequently linked to serious health conditions. Matter of...
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
“A thousand mile journey Begins at the feet.” Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching This passage from the Tao Te Ching might be one of the most famous because of its inspirational message: All you need to do on your journey towards a better life is to begin. Step. Just Do It....
by Still Mountain T'ai Chi & Chi Kung | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Light is returning. The natural world is waking, and spring green is bursting forth everywhere. Light is precious and life giving, and for that reason, the Sun and its light are often associated with the transcendent and seen as evidence of the divine around us. The...
