Monthly Archives: June 2011

Tai Chi Form Movements – Single Whip

By Kris Brinker | Published: June 7, 2011
An excellent posture for chi circulation. It is popular to get into the final expression of this movement and hold for some time to circulate the chi and strengthen the body.
Posted in Movements of CMC 37, Taiji (Tai Chi) | Leave a comment

Tai Chi Form Movements – Push

By Kris Brinker | Published: June 7, 2011
Grasp Sparrow’s Tail is completed with Push.
Posted in Movements of CMC 37, Taiji (Tai Chi) | Comments closed

Tai Chi Form Movements – Press

By Kris Brinker | Published: June 7, 2011
This movement is led by the waist with a rooting and pressing of the back foot.
Posted in Movements of CMC 37, Taiji (Tai Chi) | Leave a comment

Tai Chi Form Movements – Roll Back

By Kris Brinker | Published: June 7, 2011
The third part of Grasp Sparrow’s Tail is Rollback and here the importance of the waist in Taiji practice is emphasized.
Posted in Movements of CMC 37, Taiji (Tai Chi) | Comments closed

Qigong / Tai Chi
Manassass Virginia
July 12 – Aug 30, 2011

By Kris Brinker | Published: June 1, 2011
The Kuan Yin Standing form physically strengthens the whole body while the back, neck and spine are made supple and flexible. This Qigong also encourages flexibility in the hips and encourages increased balance and stamina.
Posted in Classes, Qigong, Taiji (Tai Chi) | Leave a comment