by Admin | Jan 9, 2015 | musings, Tai Chi
Yes. George Lucas’ STAR WARS movies were obviously influenced by basic Taoist ideas. Luke’s training by Yoda reveals what used to be the ideas behind the Force: an omnipresent force underlying the existence of all living things, connecting all living...
by Admin | Dec 7, 2012 | musings
From “The Archdruid Report” blog: “The Tao Te Ching has been translated into English more often than any other book, and the title has received nearly an equal diversity of renderings. I’m convinced that most of this diversity comes out of our...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2012 | musings
Very interesting study: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/11/12/164793058/struggle-for-smarts-how-eastern-and-western-cultures-tackle-learning
by Admin | Oct 29, 2012 | history and philosophy, musings
When discussing the Taoist roots of Tai Chi, Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching is usually brought up. It’s seen as the defining document of Taoism and the source of the philosophy underlying the principles of Tai Chi. The imagery of flowing water, and softness overcoming the...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2012 | history and philosophy, musings, Tai Chi
A quick note on studying Taijiquan, and how to get what you want out of it: Taijiquan, no matter what the style, is a complex and demanding object of study. I tend to think of it a three components nestled inside one another, each component requiring it’s own focus....
by Admin | Sep 26, 2012 | history and philosophy, musings, Tai Chi
I’ve been asked this question often: Why study Tai Chi? What’s the point of dedicating countless hours to a practice that brings no obvious benefits beyond what you would get from a yoga class or a mild exercise routine. It’s a fair question. And I think most of us...
