Longevity: exercise to live to 100
My father was obsessed with health and self-preservation. He swam, cycled, played basketball, ping pong, tennis and golf and even...
Qigong for all seasons
What I love about Qigong and Taiji is their versatility. These internal energy practices can be performed alone or in a group,...
Just One Thing: Taiji (Tai Chi)
Try Tai Chi This week Dr Michael Mosley's great 15-minute program looks at the ‘science’ or research...
Yi: where the fist meets the needle
Yi = intention (engaged awareness) Taijiquan = supreme ultimate fist Toyohari = East Asian needling technique Two seemingly contractory aspects are involved in practicing Taiji forms...
Butternut Squash Soup
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins This delicious soup is warming and nourishing -...
Respect for the Heart
Respect for the Heart According to the Chinese classics of internal medicine, Summer relates to: Phase: Fire (huo) Direction: South...
Taiji Fan and Sword: Summer shorts at Morley College
Taiji Fan course Laura will be teaching Taiji Shan (Fan) at Morley summer school on Wed 13 & 20 July...
Microcosmic orbital breathing: part 2
Microcosmic orbital breathing: part 2 How to practice The first step is to still the body, calm the mind, and...
