Posts by Andy
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Martial Arts: Balancing the Internal & External
Martial arts is a school of study that takes students on a lifelong journey toward improving body, mind, and soul. People who practice martial arts find that the process challenges them mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. A lifelong pursuit of martial arts results in a profound belief in self and the marriage of our two…
Read MoreWhat is Tai Chi? And How Can It Change Your Life?
If you’ve ever heard of Tai Chi, you’ve probably wondered what this ancient art entails. Many people who are seeking a healthier lifestyle are wanting to learn about Tai Chi and the benefits it provides. Tai Chi can feel mystical or even foreign, so our goal is to help you truly feel and see the…
Read MoreThe Three Seasons
For now, we can have all three of these phases in one day, so take it all in; the reason that you live, here!
Read MoreThe Breeze of Tai Chi
There was a soft breeze moving through our legs in class yesterday. It was like the trees standing tall, but near the bole you could feel the air move, cooler in the shade of the tree, warmer where the sun shone. This balance made the air and energy move creating a natural breeze. We felt…
Read MoreThe Mystique of Qi (Chi) or Vital Energy
The news article that I read did not quite call it voodoo, but they did suggest that Chi, Taiji, Qi Gong, and traditional Chinese medicine all had an element of folly or were unsubstantiated. In class last night I referred to working on the spiritual aspect of Taiji, grounded in my belief that the…
Read MoreHow to serve a glass of water
Water, a great greeting It is not a question you need to ask a guest. Simply present a clear glass of your finest, H20, no ornamentation needed. Most short visits will not accept a refill. Probably, they would politely refuse if you had even asked. Perhaps with good reason as they may leave the glass…
Read MoreWhy you should fold your yoga mat
HONORING SACRED SPACE You know how good it feels to roll out a mat on the floor. It is like heating water for a drink or a bath; putting on gloves before playing in the snow. Of course the household pet will take over the spot if you leave the mat open. It is the…
Read MoreSurrender
today i surrender because I am having one of those days I go to mow the lawn and the tractor has a flat tire speaking of flats, driving to work and the chime of the dash wrecked my music with a low pressure indicator. I turn off the spigot, but the water keeps running a…
Read MoreJourney of a Thousand Apples
It takes a while to pick up a thousand apples. It must take the tree quite some time to drop them, too; let alone to grow them! The base of the tree slowly fills with the drops. Wind and rain bring them down, sometimes they just plop. It is the Yin/Yang of my backyard, the…
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