i have practiced tai chi but still i cant feel chi so i tried chi skin breathing and still very few results have been found dose anyone know a way of how to move chi to my muscels bones and skin if u know a link please do tell thanx
Does any one know how to focus chi into bones and muscles and skin?
This is a process that can only be really felt with good mental imagery. I've read your description and I feel the problem may be that you are focusing chi TO the area and not THROUGH it. I am sure you knwo that Tai chi is about increasing the flow of chi. As such, your imagery must be of the energy flowing into and through the area and out of the body.
Sometimes it helps to think of water sprouting out your finger tips.
Tension doesn't really help in this matter (chi stops at the tensed area and goes nowhere). It helps if your joints and limbs are as least bent as possible, but are also not straight. I have met some people who will make a box shape with their arms when it's supposed to be more circular for the movement.
I take a few martial arts and yoga, and they each have an interesting way of stimulating your internal energy.
However, the real training in the use of your chi doesn't start until you can feel it. It may help to be aware that it will follow your thoughts. This is all i can really give you. It may help to ask your sifu and practice more chi meditation.
Reply:Chi is a myth. It has no basis in reality whatsoever. The only thing that might be close is controlling the amount of blodd flow to a particular area of your body.
"Other feats are much more difficult to explain and require the services of a qualified magician to help design control conditions. When such conditions have been provided, the effect of the Chi power again disappears, leaving little or nothing to support the existence of these powers. A 1988 CSICOP delegation to China provided such tests, and without exception remarkable powers failed to manifest themselves (Kurtz et al. 1988). Sociologist Marcello Truzzi (1985) had a similar experience. I viewed a report on a supposed test of Chi gong-inspired psychokinesis in Taiwan, and I was appalled at just how poorly designed the test was."
http://www.csicop.org/si/9509/chi.html
Reply:I think you need to work more on your meditation.
Just mimicking the moves won't do it!
Taiji is "meditation in motion"...
Unlike many other objective meditation techniques, your object of focus must be INTERNAL.
If you can master subjective meditation, that works even better!
There are 3 steps that must occur IN SEQUENCE
1. Discovering chi WITHIN YOURSELF.
2. Learning how to manipulate it.
3. Learning how to direct it.
It sounds like you are attempting to start at number 3!
Taiji is an internal martial art.
Internal martial arts can take DECADES to master!
.
Reply:its hard i can only just feel chi or i should prolly say ki as i am a karate student
if you get someone who is good with chi/ ki to use it on you you can start to feel it more easy try go to a rieki healing or something they are supposed to have very powerful energy
Reply:Well, I must ask you if you are looking for chi or ki. Chi is the body, while Ki is of the mind. Since the body is on the physical realm, it is powerful yet it has limits and complications. Ki on the other hand is said to be more powerful, have less limits and complications than chi, but it is harder to access let alone master.
Since you want chi, I would suggest that you try to get your body in peak performance, while staying healthy. This should help you access it more efficiently as you have less toxins in your system. You should also try to be more in tune with nature. People may disagree with it, but this does work. I am pretty in tune with nature and untamed animals do not flee nor try to attack me when I approach them. Remember, internal martial arts can take decades to master and some have a natural gift to accessing chi and some do not. Give it some time and give many attempts at it.
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Which martial art is more practical and looks better? Bak Mei or Wing Chun or Tai Chi Chuan.?
I know nothing about Bak Mei. Of the other 2, Wing Chun takes much less time to learn. Tai Chi Chuan means grand ultimate fist. Id studied long enough, it is excellent.
Which martial art is more practical and looks better? Bak Mei or Wing Chun or Tai Chi Chuan.?
wing chun kungfu is very practical,and has flowing movements that look better .
Reply:you wanna' do ma to show off and to look good?well if thats what you want join a mcdojo because if their your reasons you'll be wasting your time and money going anywhere else.you hav'n't got what it takes to be a ma if their your reasons.
Reply:HAHA! Practical and look good? What are you trying to do? Impress people you fight? Stupid thing to do! Perfect way to get hurt.
Reply:Wing Chun won't win any awards for looking good. It's a very no-frills style of kung fu. I know little about Bak Mei but from what I've seen on YouTube it's a little more flashy than Wing Chun. It includes tiger and leopard techniques.
Reply:LOOKS BETTER?
learn taekwondo....
Reply:I like Tai Chi Chuan
Which martial art is more practical and looks better? Bak Mei or Wing Chun or Tai Chi Chuan.?
wing chun kungfu is very practical,and has flowing movements that look better .
Reply:you wanna' do ma to show off and to look good?well if thats what you want join a mcdojo because if their your reasons you'll be wasting your time and money going anywhere else.you hav'n't got what it takes to be a ma if their your reasons.
Reply:HAHA! Practical and look good? What are you trying to do? Impress people you fight? Stupid thing to do! Perfect way to get hurt.
Reply:Wing Chun won't win any awards for looking good. It's a very no-frills style of kung fu. I know little about Bak Mei but from what I've seen on YouTube it's a little more flashy than Wing Chun. It includes tiger and leopard techniques.
Reply:LOOKS BETTER?
learn taekwondo....
Reply:I like Tai Chi Chuan
I'm almost 44 and would like to begin learning Tai Chi. Any suggestions for good videos for beginners?
simplified taichi 24 is easy to learn
http://www.taichihealthways.com/tai-chi-...
about 2 dozens of simple movements of very mild excercise to improve blood circulation, any other simple videos are all right.
I'm almost 44 and would like to begin learning Tai Chi. Any suggestions for good videos for beginners?
why tai chi?
http://www.taichihealthways.com/tai-chi-...
about 2 dozens of simple movements of very mild excercise to improve blood circulation, any other simple videos are all right.
I'm almost 44 and would like to begin learning Tai Chi. Any suggestions for good videos for beginners?
why tai chi?
Does anyone know of a beginner course in tai chi being run in a decent venue in central london?
Classes held at Golders Green Parish Church Hall in
West Heath Drive which is just over the road from
Golders Green Tube Station which is on the Northern Line.
see: http://www.taiji.net/classes.html
Paul Brecher is the Senior W.T.B.A. Instructor for London.
Paul's classes are for both beginers and advanced students and contain training in:
Tai Chi Chuan,
Bagwa Chang and
Wu Tang Shan Chuan.
Just specify which style you would like to learn.
.
Does anyone know of a beginner course in tai chi being run in a decent venue in central london?
bob breens academy,
He used to train with bruce lee.
very good classes, whatever your level there are different classes to suit from begginner to advanced,
Based in hoxton square, between shoreditch and old street.
Hope this helps.
Dean.
Reply:Have a look at these:
Reply:Stephanie Fowler
www.syner-chi.co.uk
tel: 07946 344 672
James Drewe
www.taiji.co.uk
tel: 01474-852468
Lam Association
www.lamassociation.org
tel: 020 7272 4271
Fujian White Crane Martial Arts
www.fwckungfu.com
tel: 07958 980 280
Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy
Sifu Chuang Shiou Huey
www.london.wustyle.com
+44- (0)7906 136 294
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West Heath Drive which is just over the road from
Golders Green Tube Station which is on the Northern Line.
see: http://www.taiji.net/classes.html
Paul Brecher is the Senior W.T.B.A. Instructor for London.
Paul's classes are for both beginers and advanced students and contain training in:
Tai Chi Chuan,
Bagwa Chang and
Wu Tang Shan Chuan.
Just specify which style you would like to learn.
.
Does anyone know of a beginner course in tai chi being run in a decent venue in central london?
bob breens academy,
He used to train with bruce lee.
very good classes, whatever your level there are different classes to suit from begginner to advanced,
Based in hoxton square, between shoreditch and old street.
Hope this helps.
Dean.
Reply:Have a look at these:
Reply:Stephanie Fowler
www.syner-chi.co.uk
tel: 07946 344 672
James Drewe
www.taiji.co.uk
tel: 01474-852468
Lam Association
www.lamassociation.org
tel: 020 7272 4271
Fujian White Crane Martial Arts
www.fwckungfu.com
tel: 07958 980 280
Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy
Sifu Chuang Shiou Huey
www.london.wustyle.com
+44- (0)7906 136 294
lilycare
What is the best way to learn tai chi?
From DVDs? if yeah which ones plz? And if from school, what shall determine the quality of it? thnx
What is the best way to learn tai chi?
I haven't seen a video that would do you any good yet. But maybe check out YouTube if you have a broadband connection. I have seen some decent videos in there, among the parodies. If you can find some useful exercises from a video, then it couldn't really hurt.
Tai Chi is traditionally taught for free, at dawn, in a public park. The practice was created under the Yellow Emperor as a basic wellness program for the masses. The doctors who designed genuine Tai Chi were the same who devised her brother, Kung Fu, as the fighting form of the two "hard" forms of Qi Gong. *Source, "Secrets of the Yellow Emperor".
http://www.asia2002.gov.hk/press/pict/de...
When you open up the Yellow Pages, if they don't have a listing for Tai Chi, then contact the Kung Fu schools, as they should know where classes are held and when. If you don't have any Kung Fu schools, then contact your local Asian markets. In the West, what we would call an Asian grocery store, can be the center of communication for networking among fellow expatriates.
*Note that some teachers have modified the system of traditional Tai Chi, into a self defense system as well.
http://www.hunyuantaiji.com.hk/eng/index...
Good luck.
*Note, a style called Tai Chi Chuan has recently taken root as a fighting style. It should not be confused with traditional Tai Chi. http://www.wustyle.com/ch/new/article.ph...
Reply:From your qualified martial arts teacher.
Reply:Tai Chi is very complex and takes lifetimes to master.Videos could be useful for starters,but I'd get a teacher.
good luck
Reply:i think the best way would be for u to inroll in a school that teaches it so the instructor can critic u on what your doing wrong and u can improve and stuff.
Reply:I just started Tai Chi in July and from talking to my classmates who have paid for books and DVDs, it seems that your money is better spent on just on class, especially at the beginning.
Their other comments are that with a DVD, half the time you will be fumbling around with the remote trying to review moves; and a book is even worse because you need to fumble around flipping pages. Its just too distracting, which takes away from the actual practice.
In a class, you have the instructor to give feedback. And I find that my classmates are also helpful and fun to be around.
I'm not sure how to determine the quality, but I suppose you can call your schools to find how many years of practice the instructors have.
Reply:learn it from a qualified trainer (daily if possible) + practise it daily!
Reply:a class is much better than a dvd.
What is the best way to learn tai chi?
I haven't seen a video that would do you any good yet. But maybe check out YouTube if you have a broadband connection. I have seen some decent videos in there, among the parodies. If you can find some useful exercises from a video, then it couldn't really hurt.
Tai Chi is traditionally taught for free, at dawn, in a public park. The practice was created under the Yellow Emperor as a basic wellness program for the masses. The doctors who designed genuine Tai Chi were the same who devised her brother, Kung Fu, as the fighting form of the two "hard" forms of Qi Gong. *Source, "Secrets of the Yellow Emperor".
http://www.asia2002.gov.hk/press/pict/de...
When you open up the Yellow Pages, if they don't have a listing for Tai Chi, then contact the Kung Fu schools, as they should know where classes are held and when. If you don't have any Kung Fu schools, then contact your local Asian markets. In the West, what we would call an Asian grocery store, can be the center of communication for networking among fellow expatriates.
*Note that some teachers have modified the system of traditional Tai Chi, into a self defense system as well.
http://www.hunyuantaiji.com.hk/eng/index...
Good luck.
*Note, a style called Tai Chi Chuan has recently taken root as a fighting style. It should not be confused with traditional Tai Chi. http://www.wustyle.com/ch/new/article.ph...
Reply:From your qualified martial arts teacher.
Reply:Tai Chi is very complex and takes lifetimes to master.Videos could be useful for starters,but I'd get a teacher.
good luck
Reply:i think the best way would be for u to inroll in a school that teaches it so the instructor can critic u on what your doing wrong and u can improve and stuff.
Reply:I just started Tai Chi in July and from talking to my classmates who have paid for books and DVDs, it seems that your money is better spent on just on class, especially at the beginning.
Their other comments are that with a DVD, half the time you will be fumbling around with the remote trying to review moves; and a book is even worse because you need to fumble around flipping pages. Its just too distracting, which takes away from the actual practice.
In a class, you have the instructor to give feedback. And I find that my classmates are also helpful and fun to be around.
I'm not sure how to determine the quality, but I suppose you can call your schools to find how many years of practice the instructors have.
Reply:learn it from a qualified trainer (daily if possible) + practise it daily!
Reply:a class is much better than a dvd.
Guys wat do u think about yoga tai chi n stuff???
It's very spiritual, peaceful, and good for calming your nerves and finding inner balance.
If you want to do it, I say go for it.
- 16 yo Pagan
Guys wat do u think about yoga tai chi n stuff???
GO EXPERIENCE IT
The sage Patanjali postulated an eight-fold system of spiritual yogic practice for achieving the divine goal. It comprises:
Yam (Controls) Niyam (Rules and regulations) Asan (Bodily Postures) Pranaayam (Breath Control Exercises) Pratyahaar (Sense control) Dharana (Concentration) Dhyaana (Meditation) Samadhi (Mergence)
Yams (Behavior Controls)
"Avoid...unrighteous behavior." All our behavior should be based on a disciplined approach when we interact with others. There are five behavioral controls as postulate by sage Patanjali. These are: Ahimsa (Non – violence) Satya (Truthfulness) Brahmachaarya (Celibacy) Asteya (Non stealing) Aparigraha (Non-covetousness) These five behavior controls have to be followed by the Sadhaka (Yogic practitioner) with strong dedication and diligence.
Niyams (Rules and regulations) "Follow correct moral precepts."
All our interactions require a degree of purity, acceptance and surrender. Sage Patanjali detailed five ‘ Niyams ’ as under:
Maintain cleanliness in body and speech. Be Content with what you have Perform austerities Study the Scriptures regularly Surrender every action of yours to the Universal Spirit These five regulations help you to achieve purity in body and mind, making you morally and spiritually fit to take up the yogic pathway to enlightenment.
Asanas (Body Postures)
"Learn to be still...in body and mind." The body is a ‘storehouse’ for mental and spiritual energy. It must be therefore kept in proper shape through correct posture. Sage Patanjali advocates a posture, which is comfortable to the physical body. A cross-legged posture with the spinal cord kept straight.
Pranayam (Breath control exercises)
"As you breathe...so you live."
Breathing affects your mental state. Likewise your state of mind affects your breathing. For instance, when your mind is emotionally perturbed you will notice that you breathe faster than normal. Similarly, after running for a distance, there is rapid breathing, and you will not be able to concentrate the mind for a while. Sage Patanjali advocates a deep, slow and rhythmic breathing pattern. The process is as under: Breathe in deeply for a few seconds Hold the breath for a few seconds Breathe out again for a few seconds Now wait for a few seconds Repeat this process (from S. No. 1) again. This type of slow rhythmic breathing gives your mind, a control over the senses, Simultaneously inducing a feeling of relaxation to the body and improving mental concentration to a great extent. The effects can be practically felt, when you practice it regularly, over a period of time.
Pratyahar (Control of senses) "Sense control...is mind control." Control of senses can be through three ways: Absence of desire for sense objects. Enjoying sense objects strictly as per scriptural injunctions. A strong sense of detachment. But according to sage Patanjali, it is not merely the absence of desire for sense object or mere detachment, but a complete absence of any awareness of the object itself! So, even though the object is present, the mind should be firmly fixed to give any attention to the sense objects.
Dhaaranaa (Concentration)
"Concentration is...unbroken contemplation."
When the body, mind and breath are under control, by following the earlier steps, then you can start fixing your attention at one place. Different commentaries on Sage Patanjali’s yoga sutras advocate different ways of fixing the gaze. But primarily, for improving your concentration, you should sit in a quiet place try focussing your gaze on a jyoti (light e.g. candle flame) or a suitable object. For improving the concentration, you should keep bringing the mind back to that object inspite of its natural tendency to wander away, as soon and as many times as is required and the ultimate objective is to attain sustained and fixed attention at will.
Dhyan (Meditation)
Dhyan is the final step towards samadhi.
Samadhi (Mergence)
" The only goal...is realisation of your Self. " This is the spontaneous final union of the individual soul with the Oversoul or God or Universal Spirit. The sadhak (spiritual practitioner) forgets his individuality and external environments and gets deeply absorbed into the cosmic wholeness with an intensity which encompasses his whole being!
Reply:Yoga in all its practices are about body, mind, spirit balance.
Reply:I personally like Tai Chi but do whatever works for you.
Reply:i do yoga stuff..
its very relaxing, help me to cope with stress, finding a way to life my live, n finding god..
you should try it.. but please be open minded..
If you want to do it, I say go for it.
- 16 yo Pagan
Guys wat do u think about yoga tai chi n stuff???
GO EXPERIENCE IT
The sage Patanjali postulated an eight-fold system of spiritual yogic practice for achieving the divine goal. It comprises:
Yam (Controls) Niyam (Rules and regulations) Asan (Bodily Postures) Pranaayam (Breath Control Exercises) Pratyahaar (Sense control) Dharana (Concentration) Dhyaana (Meditation) Samadhi (Mergence)
Yams (Behavior Controls)
"Avoid...unrighteous behavior." All our behavior should be based on a disciplined approach when we interact with others. There are five behavioral controls as postulate by sage Patanjali. These are: Ahimsa (Non – violence) Satya (Truthfulness) Brahmachaarya (Celibacy) Asteya (Non stealing) Aparigraha (Non-covetousness) These five behavior controls have to be followed by the Sadhaka (Yogic practitioner) with strong dedication and diligence.
Niyams (Rules and regulations) "Follow correct moral precepts."
All our interactions require a degree of purity, acceptance and surrender. Sage Patanjali detailed five ‘ Niyams ’ as under:
Maintain cleanliness in body and speech. Be Content with what you have Perform austerities Study the Scriptures regularly Surrender every action of yours to the Universal Spirit These five regulations help you to achieve purity in body and mind, making you morally and spiritually fit to take up the yogic pathway to enlightenment.
Asanas (Body Postures)
"Learn to be still...in body and mind." The body is a ‘storehouse’ for mental and spiritual energy. It must be therefore kept in proper shape through correct posture. Sage Patanjali advocates a posture, which is comfortable to the physical body. A cross-legged posture with the spinal cord kept straight.
Pranayam (Breath control exercises)
"As you breathe...so you live."
Breathing affects your mental state. Likewise your state of mind affects your breathing. For instance, when your mind is emotionally perturbed you will notice that you breathe faster than normal. Similarly, after running for a distance, there is rapid breathing, and you will not be able to concentrate the mind for a while. Sage Patanjali advocates a deep, slow and rhythmic breathing pattern. The process is as under: Breathe in deeply for a few seconds Hold the breath for a few seconds Breathe out again for a few seconds Now wait for a few seconds Repeat this process (from S. No. 1) again. This type of slow rhythmic breathing gives your mind, a control over the senses, Simultaneously inducing a feeling of relaxation to the body and improving mental concentration to a great extent. The effects can be practically felt, when you practice it regularly, over a period of time.
Pratyahar (Control of senses) "Sense control...is mind control." Control of senses can be through three ways: Absence of desire for sense objects. Enjoying sense objects strictly as per scriptural injunctions. A strong sense of detachment. But according to sage Patanjali, it is not merely the absence of desire for sense object or mere detachment, but a complete absence of any awareness of the object itself! So, even though the object is present, the mind should be firmly fixed to give any attention to the sense objects.
Dhaaranaa (Concentration)
"Concentration is...unbroken contemplation."
When the body, mind and breath are under control, by following the earlier steps, then you can start fixing your attention at one place. Different commentaries on Sage Patanjali’s yoga sutras advocate different ways of fixing the gaze. But primarily, for improving your concentration, you should sit in a quiet place try focussing your gaze on a jyoti (light e.g. candle flame) or a suitable object. For improving the concentration, you should keep bringing the mind back to that object inspite of its natural tendency to wander away, as soon and as many times as is required and the ultimate objective is to attain sustained and fixed attention at will.
Dhyan (Meditation)
Dhyan is the final step towards samadhi.
Samadhi (Mergence)
" The only goal...is realisation of your Self. " This is the spontaneous final union of the individual soul with the Oversoul or God or Universal Spirit. The sadhak (spiritual practitioner) forgets his individuality and external environments and gets deeply absorbed into the cosmic wholeness with an intensity which encompasses his whole being!
Reply:Yoga in all its practices are about body, mind, spirit balance.
Reply:I personally like Tai Chi but do whatever works for you.
Reply:i do yoga stuff..
its very relaxing, help me to cope with stress, finding a way to life my live, n finding god..
you should try it.. but please be open minded..
What is The Process of Learning Tai Chi?
I want learn from starting from my home , what is starting exersise
,move ments,
What is The Process of Learning Tai Chi?
No idea.
Reply:either take a class or buy a reference book or perhaps find a video or CD..good luck
Reply:think a video is probably best...... cant see the flow of movement from a textbook.
theres afew videos on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SRS_z67...
Reply:tai chi has few simple streatching exersise but to do these exercises you need a trained tai chi expert .and to learn these techniques you have to join clases .i know a person teaching tai chi in mulund [w] in sarvoday nagar check it out if u need any further assistance do post a question .
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,move ments,
What is The Process of Learning Tai Chi?
No idea.
Reply:either take a class or buy a reference book or perhaps find a video or CD..good luck
Reply:think a video is probably best...... cant see the flow of movement from a textbook.
theres afew videos on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SRS_z67...
Reply:tai chi has few simple streatching exersise but to do these exercises you need a trained tai chi expert .and to learn these techniques you have to join clases .i know a person teaching tai chi in mulund [w] in sarvoday nagar check it out if u need any further assistance do post a question .
peach fruit
Which one is better? Yoga or Tai Chi?
why?
Which one is better? Yoga or Tai Chi?
it depends... yoga is great for flexability. tai chi is great for its relaxing movements and it too can help with flexability with the right teaching. i have done both and enjoyed both. i personally liked tai chi because i like to move and flow with relaxed movement.
Reply:i say Tia chi its much let painful and it calms your mind and help your reflexes out
Reply:i don't know what tai chi is but i know yoga is good
Reply:what is tai chi?
Reply:Yoga becoz its not better than Tai chi...its the BEST
Reply:Tai Chi is easier tha yoga and can eventually be used to defend ones self.
Reply:If you are asking which would suit better for either you or a specific person, it would depend on the person's body type and aim.
If you are looking to improve flexibility and just general agility, I'd say try yoga. They do a lot of stretching in awkward positions, so it might be a challenge for the inflexible.
If you're trying to improve your overall health, I'd say go with Tai Chi. Tai Chi helps increase your body's blood circulation without having the need to kill your cardiovascular system.
Yoga would be suitable for younger adults. For the more elderly, I would recommend Tai Chi. (However that's not to say Tai Chi is only for older people! I would recommend Tai Chi to people of all ages because of its great health benefits) My sifu teaches Tai Chi to people ranging from late-teens to people old enough to be grand parents!
Which one is better? Yoga or Tai Chi?
it depends... yoga is great for flexability. tai chi is great for its relaxing movements and it too can help with flexability with the right teaching. i have done both and enjoyed both. i personally liked tai chi because i like to move and flow with relaxed movement.
Reply:i say Tia chi its much let painful and it calms your mind and help your reflexes out
Reply:i don't know what tai chi is but i know yoga is good
Reply:what is tai chi?
Reply:Yoga becoz its not better than Tai chi...its the BEST
Reply:Tai Chi is easier tha yoga and can eventually be used to defend ones self.
Reply:If you are asking which would suit better for either you or a specific person, it would depend on the person's body type and aim.
If you are looking to improve flexibility and just general agility, I'd say try yoga. They do a lot of stretching in awkward positions, so it might be a challenge for the inflexible.
If you're trying to improve your overall health, I'd say go with Tai Chi. Tai Chi helps increase your body's blood circulation without having the need to kill your cardiovascular system.
Yoga would be suitable for younger adults. For the more elderly, I would recommend Tai Chi. (However that's not to say Tai Chi is only for older people! I would recommend Tai Chi to people of all ages because of its great health benefits) My sifu teaches Tai Chi to people ranging from late-teens to people old enough to be grand parents!
Does anybody know a good book on tai chi? Cost? Please explain in brief the basics of tai chi?
There are lots of books on tai chi, which can be found at 'amazon' or from the following informative sites.
Good luck!
I did tai chi chuan and really enjoyed it, amongst other things it gave me lots of energy and a profound sense of inner peace.
I only gave it up (reluctantly) because the class times clashed with my university lectures.
Does anybody know a good book on tai chi? Cost? Please explain in brief the basics of tai chi?
There are two books that come to mind:
T'ai Chi Clasics by Waysun Liao. It has decent translations of the major writing that had the most impact on the development of taiji chuan. The the works of Chang San Feng (Founder of Wudang wushu where all taiji, bagua and xingyi come from), Wong Chung Yua and Wu Yu Xiang. It is published by Shambahala for about 15.00USD.
The other is The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan by Wong Kiew Kit. It goes through decent detail on the development of taiji from the Tang Dynasty (618-906) and through its evolutions at Wudang Mountain, Chen, Yang, Wu (both) Sun and into the present day. It is very heavily illustrated and can serve as a good reference book. It is published by Tuttle Martial Arts for about 17.00USD.
There are many others in Chinese and if you want I can let you know which ones those are and where to get them (if you can read Chinese, LOL)
Hope this helps.
Reply:I wouldn't recommend a book, simply for the reason that you must see the subtle changes in flowing from one movement to the next. A video might be good though. I'd recommend either chen or yang style tai chi
Reply:Tai Chi (Taijichuan) is a Chinese Internal martial art. Unlike Karate, Judo and other external hard martial arts; Taiji is used to promote health, stress relief and longevity as well as self defense.
There are several different types of Taiji, just as there are several different types of Karate. Chen and Yang are the most widely practiced. Chen looks more like a hard martial art than the others due to the fact that it has several speed changes and hard stomps incorporated into its forms.
Taiji is based on relaxation of the muscles. External martial arts are based on muscle tension.
Taiji is called an internal martial art because it's focus is on internal energy (aka: "Qi.")
There are many books out there about Tai Chi.
In order to recommend a book you will have to sharpen your focus a bit.
You may want to start with an overview of Taijichuan, such as:
"Tai Chi Health for Life"
by: Bruce Frantzis.
ISBN: 1-58394-144-4
"Tai Chi Health for Life" costs $24.95 new, but I see that it is selling on Amazon $16.47 (less for a used copy.)
You can take a look at the table of contents on the Amazon site.
.
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Good luck!
I did tai chi chuan and really enjoyed it, amongst other things it gave me lots of energy and a profound sense of inner peace.
I only gave it up (reluctantly) because the class times clashed with my university lectures.
Does anybody know a good book on tai chi? Cost? Please explain in brief the basics of tai chi?
There are two books that come to mind:
T'ai Chi Clasics by Waysun Liao. It has decent translations of the major writing that had the most impact on the development of taiji chuan. The the works of Chang San Feng (Founder of Wudang wushu where all taiji, bagua and xingyi come from), Wong Chung Yua and Wu Yu Xiang. It is published by Shambahala for about 15.00USD.
The other is The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan by Wong Kiew Kit. It goes through decent detail on the development of taiji from the Tang Dynasty (618-906) and through its evolutions at Wudang Mountain, Chen, Yang, Wu (both) Sun and into the present day. It is very heavily illustrated and can serve as a good reference book. It is published by Tuttle Martial Arts for about 17.00USD.
There are many others in Chinese and if you want I can let you know which ones those are and where to get them (if you can read Chinese, LOL)
Hope this helps.
Reply:I wouldn't recommend a book, simply for the reason that you must see the subtle changes in flowing from one movement to the next. A video might be good though. I'd recommend either chen or yang style tai chi
Reply:Tai Chi (Taijichuan) is a Chinese Internal martial art. Unlike Karate, Judo and other external hard martial arts; Taiji is used to promote health, stress relief and longevity as well as self defense.
There are several different types of Taiji, just as there are several different types of Karate. Chen and Yang are the most widely practiced. Chen looks more like a hard martial art than the others due to the fact that it has several speed changes and hard stomps incorporated into its forms.
Taiji is based on relaxation of the muscles. External martial arts are based on muscle tension.
Taiji is called an internal martial art because it's focus is on internal energy (aka: "Qi.")
There are many books out there about Tai Chi.
In order to recommend a book you will have to sharpen your focus a bit.
You may want to start with an overview of Taijichuan, such as:
"Tai Chi Health for Life"
by: Bruce Frantzis.
ISBN: 1-58394-144-4
"Tai Chi Health for Life" costs $24.95 new, but I see that it is selling on Amazon $16.47 (less for a used copy.)
You can take a look at the table of contents on the Amazon site.
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Have you tried Tai Chi? How would you describe the way it felt? (Relaxing, exhausting, goofy, etc...)?
hmmmmmmm....my sister loves it
Have you tried Tai Chi? How would you describe the way it felt? (Relaxing, exhausting, goofy, etc...)?
Love it... Relaxing for the mind (I feel at peace when doing it)...
Reply:No, but I had Chai Tea first thing this morning (straight up, honest truth).
Reply:no
Reply:i used to practice it. i found that it gave me energy but also left me relaxed. my hands would actually heat up throughout the forms. i found that tai chi is best done slowly. my teacher used to say "i can do tai chi slower than you"....
great mix of physical, mental and spiritual
Reply:I've tried it, and it was relaxing but not for the hyperly active or caffeine crazed in the morning....it's suppose to be slow, calm, and collecting....
Reply:I took Tai Chi at a Buddhist monastery for awhile, I also took Tai Chi Saber there and both were great but I prefer the saber because it was calming but strengthening and it was beautiful and comfortable and peaceful... I cannot say enough about the art, it is quite exhilarating actually. S.
Reply:Yes, I took a 12 weeks class. It was somewhat difficult.
It to me is not relaxing in the sense that Meditation is. It is more of an martial arts Kata or a dance routine. To learn it step by step it took twelve weeks an hour each week. If you do not practice it. Like Kung Fu or Karate, you will forget many of the moves.
When you except it , it does not seem goofy when you accomplish the form.
It can be good for stretching and a mild form of physical fitness. I plan of continuing to do it because of the possibilities it holds to clear the mind of anything else that is going on in your life. Like Golf you focus on the sport, not outside problems.
Rev. TomCat
Reply:We learned it in massage class. It was very relaxing and exhausting, but it was not tiring, if that makes sense. It was only goofy for the ones who thought the rest of us were crazy for doing it.
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Have you tried Tai Chi? How would you describe the way it felt? (Relaxing, exhausting, goofy, etc...)?
Love it... Relaxing for the mind (I feel at peace when doing it)...
Reply:No, but I had Chai Tea first thing this morning (straight up, honest truth).
Reply:no
Reply:i used to practice it. i found that it gave me energy but also left me relaxed. my hands would actually heat up throughout the forms. i found that tai chi is best done slowly. my teacher used to say "i can do tai chi slower than you"....
great mix of physical, mental and spiritual
Reply:I've tried it, and it was relaxing but not for the hyperly active or caffeine crazed in the morning....it's suppose to be slow, calm, and collecting....
Reply:I took Tai Chi at a Buddhist monastery for awhile, I also took Tai Chi Saber there and both were great but I prefer the saber because it was calming but strengthening and it was beautiful and comfortable and peaceful... I cannot say enough about the art, it is quite exhilarating actually. S.
Reply:Yes, I took a 12 weeks class. It was somewhat difficult.
It to me is not relaxing in the sense that Meditation is. It is more of an martial arts Kata or a dance routine. To learn it step by step it took twelve weeks an hour each week. If you do not practice it. Like Kung Fu or Karate, you will forget many of the moves.
When you except it , it does not seem goofy when you accomplish the form.
It can be good for stretching and a mild form of physical fitness. I plan of continuing to do it because of the possibilities it holds to clear the mind of anything else that is going on in your life. Like Golf you focus on the sport, not outside problems.
Rev. TomCat
Reply:We learned it in massage class. It was very relaxing and exhausting, but it was not tiring, if that makes sense. It was only goofy for the ones who thought the rest of us were crazy for doing it.
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What does TAI CHI translate to in english?
太极 is a term which came from Taoism 道教.
There is a saying "阴阳合太极" (Yin Yang He Tai Ji).
I'm sure many are familiar with "Yin %26amp; Yang" in Taoism
So 阴阳合太极 can literally means Yin and Yang made up the Tai Ji。 I mention this since I saw many people writing about 太极拳Tai Ji Quan.
__________Another one___________
You might be looking for the word 太迟(Tai Chi)
It means too late. 太(tai) means "too" or "very" while 迟 (chi) means "late"
Hope these help :)
What does TAI CHI translate to in english?
hello
Reply:fat git
Reply:Tai Chi ( Chuan ) means Ultimate Fist.
Reply:I think chi is the Chinese word for energy, just as ki is the Japanese word for it, as in Reiki. I don't know about the tai.
Reply:'Supreme Ultimate Force'.
I googled it.
Reply:it'd be like "flows of your power of life"
"Feel the force", you know.....like that
Reply:Great ultimate.
And, in full, Tai chi chuan = great ultimate boxing
Reply:Think it's "highest reach" Google it.
edit:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tai+chi
Reply:Technically it's tai chi chuan. In hanyu pinyin, it'd be tai ji quan, where tai ji means ultimate, and goes back to some sort of Chinese philosophy, and quan means fist. Or if you really want to break it up, tai means soemthing like (too) much, and ji means extreme(ly). Sounds somewhat weird, but basically about balance between the two ends of the spectrum.
Reply:The Mandarin term "tai chi chuan" literally translates as "supreme ultimate fist" or "boundless fist," but may better translate to "great extremes boxing,"
Reply:tai chi = tai ji = Supreme Ultimate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiji
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There is a saying "阴阳合太极" (Yin Yang He Tai Ji).
I'm sure many are familiar with "Yin %26amp; Yang" in Taoism
So 阴阳合太极 can literally means Yin and Yang made up the Tai Ji。 I mention this since I saw many people writing about 太极拳Tai Ji Quan.
__________Another one___________
You might be looking for the word 太迟(Tai Chi)
It means too late. 太(tai) means "too" or "very" while 迟 (chi) means "late"
Hope these help :)
What does TAI CHI translate to in english?
hello
Reply:fat git
Reply:Tai Chi ( Chuan ) means Ultimate Fist.
Reply:I think chi is the Chinese word for energy, just as ki is the Japanese word for it, as in Reiki. I don't know about the tai.
Reply:'Supreme Ultimate Force'.
I googled it.
Reply:it'd be like "flows of your power of life"
"Feel the force", you know.....like that
Reply:Great ultimate.
And, in full, Tai chi chuan = great ultimate boxing
Reply:Think it's "highest reach" Google it.
edit:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/tai+chi
Reply:Technically it's tai chi chuan. In hanyu pinyin, it'd be tai ji quan, where tai ji means ultimate, and goes back to some sort of Chinese philosophy, and quan means fist. Or if you really want to break it up, tai means soemthing like (too) much, and ji means extreme(ly). Sounds somewhat weird, but basically about balance between the two ends of the spectrum.
Reply:The Mandarin term "tai chi chuan" literally translates as "supreme ultimate fist" or "boundless fist," but may better translate to "great extremes boxing,"
Reply:tai chi = tai ji = Supreme Ultimate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiji
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Is tai chi really hard?
Tai chi is a very ancient practice. I do not think it is very difficult. All one needs is an experienced and knowledgable teacher. It is a very relaxing and stress-relieving practice. It is similar to yoga of India. Different positions calm the body and relieve pressure.
Is tai chi really hard?
no but it requires balance, though doing it will improve your balance if its bad.
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Is tai chi really hard?
no but it requires balance, though doing it will improve your balance if its bad.
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Tai chi or chai tea?
can the two co-exist peacefully?
Tai chi or chai tea?
ABSOLUTELY!! Since Tai Chi is a martial art developed for older monks, and chai tea is a very pleasant hot drink, there is no reason they cannot coexist peacefully. I say this from personal experience with both, just not at the exact same time. It's a little difficult to do Tai Chi while trying to drink chai tea. However, it is very pleasant to have some chai tea after I finish with my Tai Chi.
Reply:Well, actually, touche is a fencing term, but thank you!!! We will be serving chai tea with muffins, won't we? Report It
Reply:yes please... spiced with a bit of sugar and milk! Report It
Reply:Ommmm -- by all means. LOL
Reply:why not
Reply:alway s they can exist in two different languages
Reply:it's tai chi.
Reply:sure, but chai is tea in russian and i suppose in other languages too. so saying chai tea is the same as saying tea tea.
Reply:Chai tea please, I am desperate for a cup of tea!!!
Reply:Yes! Both, of course.
Tai Chi is a wonderful contemplative practice for calming the mind and exercising the body. Relaxing and enjoying a good cup of chai can do the same thing. You can make your chai with just a touch of honey (instead of a lot of added sugar), green tea for less caffeine and higher antioxidant properties, and soy milk and it will be much healthier than some of the commercial products and will complement your tai chi practice better.
Reply:A little of both for a healthy happy soul...
Drink a cup for me, and make sure to stretch and breathe as you go through the motions in tai chi...
Tai chi or chai tea?
ABSOLUTELY!! Since Tai Chi is a martial art developed for older monks, and chai tea is a very pleasant hot drink, there is no reason they cannot coexist peacefully. I say this from personal experience with both, just not at the exact same time. It's a little difficult to do Tai Chi while trying to drink chai tea. However, it is very pleasant to have some chai tea after I finish with my Tai Chi.
Reply:Well, actually, touche is a fencing term, but thank you!!! We will be serving chai tea with muffins, won't we? Report It
Reply:yes please... spiced with a bit of sugar and milk! Report It
Reply:Ommmm -- by all means. LOL
Reply:why not
Reply:alway s they can exist in two different languages
Reply:it's tai chi.
Reply:sure, but chai is tea in russian and i suppose in other languages too. so saying chai tea is the same as saying tea tea.
Reply:Chai tea please, I am desperate for a cup of tea!!!
Reply:Yes! Both, of course.
Tai Chi is a wonderful contemplative practice for calming the mind and exercising the body. Relaxing and enjoying a good cup of chai can do the same thing. You can make your chai with just a touch of honey (instead of a lot of added sugar), green tea for less caffeine and higher antioxidant properties, and soy milk and it will be much healthier than some of the commercial products and will complement your tai chi practice better.
Reply:A little of both for a healthy happy soul...
Drink a cup for me, and make sure to stretch and breathe as you go through the motions in tai chi...
Ever try Tai Chi?
I am supposed to later.
If it is half as good as a mai tai I'll love it!
Ever try Tai Chi?
Never have. Don't hurt yourself. Didn't you pull a hamstring reaching for your purse once, Kitty?
Reply:no. never have. good luck.
Reply:Yes, good for mind and body.
Reply:No but I would like to try it.
Reply:No - I saw a guy doing Tai Chi on TV once and the music he was performing to was enough to drive me to an insane asylum, to be quite honest with you.
Reply:never tried it
Reply:Yes...and not as easy as it looks. Have fun...
Reply:Chia Tea is pretty good
Reply:It won't be anything like a mai tai.. but it is good! Good chi Good chi goo
If it is half as good as a mai tai I'll love it!
Ever try Tai Chi?
Never have. Don't hurt yourself. Didn't you pull a hamstring reaching for your purse once, Kitty?
Reply:no. never have. good luck.
Reply:Yes, good for mind and body.
Reply:No but I would like to try it.
Reply:No - I saw a guy doing Tai Chi on TV once and the music he was performing to was enough to drive me to an insane asylum, to be quite honest with you.
Reply:never tried it
Reply:Yes...and not as easy as it looks. Have fun...
Reply:Chia Tea is pretty good
Reply:It won't be anything like a mai tai.. but it is good! Good chi Good chi goo
What is the name of the song that Pauly Shore sings or hums in Encino Man when he's doing tai chi?
In the scene where Pauly Shore is doing tai chi he sings/hums a song. Can someone please tell me the name of it?
What is the name of the song that Pauly Shore sings or hums in Encino Man when he's doing tai chi?
I can't think of what part that is but I will watch it tonight and let you know!! "NO wheezing da ja-huuice...!" he he
added note: Not a clue what it is SORRY!
Reply:when he's outside with headphones on? If so, that's
"Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group.
What is the name of the song that Pauly Shore sings or hums in Encino Man when he's doing tai chi?
I can't think of what part that is but I will watch it tonight and let you know!! "NO wheezing da ja-huuice...!" he he
added note: Not a clue what it is SORRY!
Reply:when he's outside with headphones on? If so, that's
"Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group.
Is tai chi a good martial art to take?
is tai chi a good martial art to take
Is tai chi a good martial art to take?
the martial aspect in Tai Chi is very different from most other Martial Arts. For one, you don't fight. You move. You don't confront or spar or have contact with opponents. It is not what it is about.
It is a series of moves based on defense %26amp; counter actions from 'genuine' fighting scenarios. Done slow and focused. With focus on yourself; your breathing, your balance, your center. It take the core philosophy of moving and coordination that is required for all martial arts, but it applies them very much for a self-development application.
While initially Tai Chi was conceived to hide the fact that you were practicing a martial art, these days is it more a dance or an exercise. Yes; millions of Chinese do this daily, but out of a socializing and hobbyist intent. They'd meet in parks and have some exercise this way.
That is not to say it is easy. The coordination and balance takes some time to get right, and your legs get a solid workout as you are to do most movements and transitions with a low center of gravity. You have various forms of Tai Chi and various styles, and some - like the Chen style - would use short bursts of energy (pretending to strike for example). But never with contact.
But you don't take Tai Chi up as to learn how to fight. It is more about meditation through movement. Great way to warm up or unwind, improves your breathing, and if done properly you end a set of Tai Chi feeling more energetic, but not in a hyper active way.
Reply:depends, its more about excercise and focus than defense.
Reply:Yes
Reply:If your Tai Chi teacher shows you how to fight with Tai Chi, then it is one of the best arts to learn. If your Tai Chi teacher tells you that it is a "health dance" and not really used for fighting, then your teacher is an idiot find a new teacher. The big problem is that the teachers of Tai Chi that will actually show you how to use it in a combative way are few and far between.
Reply:If you'r looking for self defense you can use immediately forget it. If your looking to improve your health go for it. If you have trouble with the school bully today learn a few punches and some courage. Good luck.
Is tai chi a good martial art to take?
the martial aspect in Tai Chi is very different from most other Martial Arts. For one, you don't fight. You move. You don't confront or spar or have contact with opponents. It is not what it is about.
It is a series of moves based on defense %26amp; counter actions from 'genuine' fighting scenarios. Done slow and focused. With focus on yourself; your breathing, your balance, your center. It take the core philosophy of moving and coordination that is required for all martial arts, but it applies them very much for a self-development application.
While initially Tai Chi was conceived to hide the fact that you were practicing a martial art, these days is it more a dance or an exercise. Yes; millions of Chinese do this daily, but out of a socializing and hobbyist intent. They'd meet in parks and have some exercise this way.
That is not to say it is easy. The coordination and balance takes some time to get right, and your legs get a solid workout as you are to do most movements and transitions with a low center of gravity. You have various forms of Tai Chi and various styles, and some - like the Chen style - would use short bursts of energy (pretending to strike for example). But never with contact.
But you don't take Tai Chi up as to learn how to fight. It is more about meditation through movement. Great way to warm up or unwind, improves your breathing, and if done properly you end a set of Tai Chi feeling more energetic, but not in a hyper active way.
Reply:depends, its more about excercise and focus than defense.
Reply:Yes
Reply:If your Tai Chi teacher shows you how to fight with Tai Chi, then it is one of the best arts to learn. If your Tai Chi teacher tells you that it is a "health dance" and not really used for fighting, then your teacher is an idiot find a new teacher. The big problem is that the teachers of Tai Chi that will actually show you how to use it in a combative way are few and far between.
Reply:If you'r looking for self defense you can use immediately forget it. If your looking to improve your health go for it. If you have trouble with the school bully today learn a few punches and some courage. Good luck.
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