Humble Attitude in the Practice of Tai Chi
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...
Qualities of a Tai Chi Practice Space
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...
Tai Chi Quote of the Week
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 receives...
Tai Chi Quote of the Week
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...
Tai Chi Quote of the Week
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...
Tai Chi 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 group helps...
Tai Chi Quote of the Week
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....
Tai Chi Quote of the Week
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 Hwa...
Tai Chi Reflections: Why Stretching is Important
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...