by ColaTaiChi | Aug 9, 2021 | Message from Sifu
Hi everyone, I am often asked by students for book recommendations, so I want to re-start our blog by recommending one of Dan Docherty’s books–with the further recommendation that as a Tai Chi practitioner or a martial artist of any kind you’d...
by ColaTaiChi | Dec 6, 2014 | Weekly Posts
December 6, 2014 Humble Attitude in the Practice of Tai Chi by Inge Kutt Lewis A recent discussion with a senior student at the gwan brought up the word “humble.” The dictionary definition is (1) modest and unassuming in attitude and behavior; (2) feeling or showing...
by ColaTaiChi | Oct 8, 2014 | Weekly Posts
October 8, 2014 Qualities of a Tai Chi Practice Space By De Anna Beasley As you progress in your training, you’ll eventually want to get in the habit of a regular practice when you’re not in class and that involves finding a training space. Depending on your...
by ColaTaiChi | Sep 28, 2014 | Weekly Quote
Tai Chi Quote of the Week Sunday, September 28, 2014 Here is your weekly dose of inspiration from your friends at the Columbia Tai Chi Center. Have a great week! “The perfect man employs his mind as a mirror. It grasps nothing, it refuses nothing. It...
by ColaTaiChi | Sep 21, 2014 | Weekly Quote
Tai Chi Quote of the Week Sunday, September 21, 2014 Here is your weekly dose of inspiration from your friends at the Columbia Tai Chi Center. Have a great week! “The arrow in kyudo is aimed at oneself” One Arrow, One Life Zen, Archery, Enlightenment by Kenneth...
by ColaTaiChi | Sep 14, 2014 | Weekly Quote
Tai Chi Quote of the Week Sunday, September 14, 2014 Here is your weekly dose of inspiration from your friends at the Columbia Tai Chi Center. Have a great week! “You are what you think about all day.” Allen Ginsberg Follow us on Facebook...
by ColaTaiChi | Sep 13, 2014 | Photo of the Week
Saturday, September 13, 2014 Tai Chi Photo of the Week Caption: Students at the Columbia Tai Chi Center practice a qigong exercise called ‘Shooting the Bow’. Qigong and Tai Chi are often practiced as a form of moving meditation and practicing with a...
by ColaTaiChi | Sep 7, 2014 | Weekly Quote
Tai Chi Quote of the Week Sunday, September 7, 2014 Here is your weekly dose of inspiration from your friends at the Columbia Tai Chi Center. Have a great week! Accept that there are things in this world we can never explain and life will be understandable....
by ColaTaiChi | Aug 31, 2014 | Weekly Quote
Sunday, August 31, 2014 Tai Chi Quote of the Week Here is your weekly dose of inspiration from your friends at the Columbia Tai Chi Center. Have a great week! “Know yourself. Do your best. Make a little progress every day. Don’t overdo it.” ― Master Jou Tsung...
by ColaTaiChi | Aug 27, 2014 | Weekly Posts
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Tai Chi Reflections: Why Stretching is Important By De Anna Beasley I enjoy an active lifestyle. This past spring I played softball for the first time since I was twelve, started running twice a week and thanks to this past summer’s World...
