I'm just an ordinary person studying Tao/Taoism and Tai Chi

with the aim to apply my learnings to our modern world. 

Here are some of my comments/thoughts from my journey so far.  

2024-10-1814:28 When I feel stressed or feel uncomfortable in my situation/skin I always try to remember this little gem of wisdom. Basically Lao Tzu's words urge a life of balance, humility, and alignment with the natural flow of the universe. It’s about not forcing things, embracing simplicity, and letting go of ego. Standing on tiptoe or rushing ahead symbolizes trying too hard, which goes against the natural rhythm of life. Defining oneself too rigidly can limit true self discovery. True power and creativity come from aligning with the Tao and letting things unfold naturally. #laotzu 2024-10-1713:45 This one is straight forward. The posture contains one breath cycle across two main sections. You slowly inhale during the first section where the practitioner withdraw the arms down towards the waist. The practitioner slowly exhales when the arms circle back out and deliver the double fist strike. #taichibreathing #taichi24 2024-10-0916:13 This week I revisited the Yang 40 form, which is one of my favorite one. It took me a long time to feel confident with this form but now I just love it. Here is some info about this form. The Tai Chi Yang 40 Form is an intermediate-to-advanced level routine developed by the Chinese National Wushu Association. It builds on the foundational Yang-Style Tai Chi 24 Form and incorporates more challenging techniques, increasing the overall difficulty and exercise intensity. This form is characterized by its gentle, graceful, and expansive movements, which are typical of the Yang style. The 40 Form is more compact than the traditional Yang 108 Forms but still includes all the essential features, techniques, and internal energy work of the style. Practicing the Tai Chi Yang 40 Form offers numero Read More 2024-09-2908:01 At least once a week I practice my Silk Reeling to improve/refresh the foundation of my Tai Chi. I love the round movements and the practice puts my right into the zone. I love it. Tai Chi silk reeling, also known as Chan Si Gong (纏絲功), is a fundamental practice in Chen-style Tai Chi. It involves continuous, spiral movements that coordinate the entire body, promoting relaxation, balance, and internal energy flow. The term “silk reeling” comes from the process of drawing silk from a cocoon, which requires a constant, gentle tension. Similarly, silk reeling exercises involve smooth, circular motions that help develop whole-body coordination and internal power. These exercises are essential for understanding the deeper aspects of Tai Chi, such as the connection between the mind and body, an Read More 2024-09-2811:56 Tai Chi 24 -> Right Heel Kick (Breathing) The posture contains one breath cycle. When you raise up your crossed hands and lift your right knee you slowly inhale. When you extend your right heel for the kick and separate your arms you slowly exhale. #taichi24 #taichibreath #taichi24breathing 2024-09-2210:35 If you are ever in doubt about your footwork in regards of the 24 form; check out this diagram. I personally revisit the basics of all the forms I know/practice on a regular basis to improve and remind myself. #taichi #taichi24 #taichifootwork 2024-09-1808:57 This is my all time favourite one which has become one of my principles in life. Any small action that seems insignificant at a time can have a major impact on your overall path and your surroundings. It also shows that we are part of a whole and that we can’t separate ourselves. Basically I try to understand any thought and action and their impacts to the whole before I react to them. This does require time and we only have a limited amount of it each day but I changed my priorities to give myself more time to review my thoughts and actions before I respond to them. #tao #taoism #taoist #taophilosophy

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