Three Nails and the Centerline
I was introduced to the “Three Nails” by Great Grandmaster William C. C. Chen about 30 years ago, and it has become a foundational element in my practice.
Three Nails Revisited-Part 2
Avoiding pain and injury is not the only reason for knee consciousness. Setting the knee is crucial in developing and expressing internal power (jin).
Opening the Jade Pillow Gate, Part Three: Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing’s Insights
“When practicing the form, one should cause the yu-chen point at the base of the skull to stand out, then the spirit and ch’i will effortlessly meet at the top of the head.” Cheng Man-ch’ing, in Master Cheng’s Thirteen Chapters on...Unforgettable Taijiquan Immersion at Kripalu, March 17-22!
Is it time to shake up your t’ai chi practice? Or maybe time to start one? Have you been coasting for a while, in a comfort zone but feeling like there is much more you could get from the time you spend training? Or maybe you’ve become bored with what you...Two Great Seminars in November: Kripalu and Peaceful Wolf
Rick and Maria Barrett “Tai Chi Alchemy: Get Out of Your Head and Into the Game” at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Lenox, MA November 30-December 2 How do we get out of our own way—physically, mentally, energetically—and live our lives as full participants, not...
