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Who we are, what we do and, for regular visitors, what's new on this website. 

Martial Arts

 

A discussion of the various aspects of the martial arts and the common ground between them.

 

 Tai Chi

Basic information about Tai Chi Chuan, what it is, what the main principles are what to expect in a Tai Chi class.

 

 Hsing Yi

A brief introduction to this internal martial art and its training methods, including an overview of the five elements of Hsing Yi.

 

 Bagua

A brief introduction to this internal martial art including a discussion of traditional training methods.

Philosophy

 

Some basic ideas about the philosophy underlying Tai Chi, including the Taoist concepts of Wu Chi, Yin and Yang.

 

Words of the Wise

Quotes from wise people across the world and down the centuries, from Lao Tzu to Albert Einstein.

 

 Stories

 "The Message" and "The Flower Gatherer"

 

 Poems

Tai Chi Rap, looking for God and several philosophical poems

Well-Being

 

The physical and mental health benefits of Tai Chi Chuan.

Qigong

 

A general introduction to Qigong, with links to specific areas of interest on the following sub-pages.

 

 Qigong Sets 

Names of movements and list of benefits

for Eighteen Tai Chi Qigong and Ba Duan Jin

 

 Chi

Does it exist?  If so, what is it?  Some personal thoughts on the subject, looking at it from various angles.

 

Qigong for Health

Physical and mental benefits of qigong and a section on the possible psychology of healing.

 

Spiritual Qigong

A discussion of the concepts of pre-birth and post-birth chi, with thoughts ranging from modern physics to metaphysics..

Meditation

 

A very broad guide to meditation: what it is, what it isn't, how it works and what it's for, plus practical tips and quotes from various sources.

Mind Matters

 

The first page in a section on how the mind works, beginning with current ideas about why we evolved to dream, how disturbed sleep patterns can lead us into the cycle of depression and how to avoid this and find more joy and meaning in our lives.

 Articles

 G Zhu

Interview

Interview with Master Zhu Guang first puplished in Tai Chi Chuan magazine.

 

 Processes

and

Transitions

What the practice of Tai Chi can teach us about the challenging periods in life and how to survive them.

 

 Happiness

What do we mean by Happiness?  What is the difference between happiness and pleasure?  How can we be happy?