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running a Tai Chi school means we get some interesting emails.
Today's is from the "Military Auxiliary Programs Coordinator with the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs" asking us to partner with them since military service and martial arts share the exact same values.
Hmm ... staring in gazan, venezuelan, cuban ...
@BlytheCycles
I've been doing in-person Tai Chi for maybe 15 years and you are right, it covers all the mind-body bases.
My new teacher (for the last 3 years or so) also does a short Quigung session as part of the class which is hugely beneficial (it is supposed to link into traditional Chinese medicine).
I was originally advised to try it as part of my recovery from severe depression.
I've been through several teachers and they are definitely not equal.
There also a variety of styles & approaches to TaiChi, all rather different - this can confuse the unwary!
The form we've just started learning (or trying to learn) is seen at https://youtu.be/v6XjHE7yDlU?si=vHnz3XPX51UPyCPk
I'd definitely try to get to an in-person class if you can.
The Casual Critic
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