Meditation, mindfulness, and problem solving are all interconnected in fascinating ways—like pieces of a puzzle that, when put together,...

Protein requirements for adults vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level, and overall health, but there are general...

Welcome to number 10 of Ten Things Beginners Need to Know. You can find 1-9 in past blogs. The subject for today is BE CALM. As always,...

For those following the 10 Things Beginners Need to Know on this blog... Here is number nine...........Be A Circle Be A Circle Peace

Watch Dr. Mark Cheng demonstrate movements from the Yang Style form and the fighting applications. He explains why Yang Style is...

Are you following Diane's The 10 things a beginner needs to know when learning tai chi? Prior blog posts cover 1-5, then number six. Here...

The vast majority of us know (I hope) that there are additives in our food. Some additive names we can easily say and some are...

Did you watch the previous five videos of 10 Things a Beginner needs to Know? If not, scan back through the previous Tai Chi blog posts. ...

The Yang Style 108 Long Form is a traditional and widely practiced form in Tai Chi Chuan. It consists of a series of movements that flow...

There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...

Happy New Year Everyone! Yes, this blogger has been MIA. The last month was spent traveling across the country and in those four weeks,...

It's "that time of year." Whatever holiday you celebrate (or don't celebrate), and whatever family, work, or club parties you attend (or...

Creating a healthy and enjoyable Christmas dinner can be both festive and nutritious. If you are the host/hostess for a large group,...

Thank you Diane Bailey (Open the Door to Tai Chi) for leading a Thanksgiving tai chi session every year. The 2024 class is available by...

There is an article in the New York Times by Jen Murphy that includes short video instructions on how to test your mobility. It's very...

This video by Master Yip will help students of Tai chi better understand balance. One important note: Do NOT hold your foot as...

USA TODAY published an article about tai chi on 11/4/24 that gives a good overview but also includes a nod to some of the people and...

Sardinia Minestrone "A bountiful dish that is eaten every day for lunch by some of the world’s longest-lived families in Sardinia, Italy....

This is a continuation and the final section of a 3 part lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the...

This is a continuation of a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and...