In Search of the Perfect Tai Chi Shoes

In Search of the Perfect Tai Chi Shoes

By Barbara (Bobbie) Purvis With Tai Chi and many other types of training, the shoes we wear can affect our performance. Like many beginning Tai Chi students I went to my first Tai Chi class in athletic shoes designed for another sport. In my case, I wore running...
Tai Chi Quote of the Week

Tai Chi Quote of the Week

Send us your BEST quote regarding Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation, Martial Arts, etc. Be sure to include who said or wrote it. Place your quote in the body of the email, and include your name if you’d like to be recognized for the submission. Send to: CTCCgwan@yahoo.com...
Benefits of Tai Chi

Benefits of Tai Chi

Mind cluttered with thoughts? Tai Chi helps develop the ability to “NUDGE THOSE THOUGHTS AWAY” for a more peaceful life. (Image “Nudging Thoughts” from dharmadoodles.com)
Tai Chi Wisdom Story:  The Samurai and the Monk

Tai Chi Wisdom Story: The Samurai and the Monk

A Samurai, who was known for his nobility and honesty, went to visit a Zen monk to ask him for his advice. When the monk had finished his prayers, the Samurai asked, “Why do I feel so inferior? I have faced death many times; I have defended those who are weak....
Top Five Reasons I Practice Tai Chi

Top Five Reasons I Practice Tai Chi

Top Five Reasons I Practice Tai Chi By Barbara (Bobbie) Purvis For Overall General Health In years past I could easily get up at 5 a.m. and head out for a five-mile run. Sadly, those days will forever remain in my rearview mirror. But as I have improved over time...