Tai Chi & Qi Gong Stories and Tips

What Makes the Fire Horse Year So Unique?

What Makes the Fire Horse Year So Unique?

In mid-February 2026, something quietly extraordinary unfolds. The Chinese Spring Festival (Lunar New Year), Tibetan Losar, and the beginning of Ramadan all arrive within the same lunar window — different...

What Makes the Fire Horse Year So Unique?

In mid-February 2026, something quietly extraordinary unfolds. The Chinese Spring Festival (Lunar New Year), Tibetan Losar, and the beginning of Ramadan all arrive within the same lunar window — different...

Why Beginners Struggle With Tai Chi: 5 Common Mistakes (Part 1 of 3 )

Why Beginners Struggle With Tai Chi: 5 Common M...

Tai Chi looks slow, gentle, and simple.It can feel like you should be able to learn it just by following along. But the truth is, many people have been practicing...

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Why Beginners Struggle With Tai Chi: 5 Common M...

Tai Chi looks slow, gentle, and simple.It can feel like you should be able to learn it just by following along. But the truth is, many people have been practicing...

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What Is Qigong? Benefits, History, and How It Works

What Is Qigong? Benefits, History, and How It W...

With over 2,000 years of history, Qigong is widely practiced today for self-care, emotional balance, pain relief, and vitality — especially by people looking for a softer, more sustainable approach to...

What Is Qigong? Benefits, History, and How It W...

With over 2,000 years of history, Qigong is widely practiced today for self-care, emotional balance, pain relief, and vitality — especially by people looking for a softer, more sustainable approach to...

4 Essential Tips to Help Beginners Learn Tai Chi Faster

4 Essential Tips to Help Beginners Learn Tai Ch...

Many people start Tai Chi thinking learning movements is about  memorising where the hands go, where the feet land, and trying to “look right”. If that’s you, you’re not alone....

4 Essential Tips to Help Beginners Learn Tai Ch...

Many people start Tai Chi thinking learning movements is about  memorising where the hands go, where the feet land, and trying to “look right”. If that’s you, you’re not alone....

Are You Doing Taichi OR Exercises?

Are You Doing Taichi OR Exercises?

A few months ago, I was interviewed by NZ Diabetes. As the only Chinese Tai Chi teacher featured, one of the questions I was asked stayed with me: What is the...

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Are You Doing Taichi OR Exercises?

A few months ago, I was interviewed by NZ Diabetes. As the only Chinese Tai Chi teacher featured, one of the questions I was asked stayed with me: What is the...

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The Number One Skill to Practice In Tai Chi

The Number One Skill to Practice In Tai Chi

Jingjing's Story When I began my Tai Chi journey with my Sifu, he did not teach me any forms. Instead, for three weeks, he had me practise only the basic...

The Number One Skill to Practice In Tai Chi

Jingjing's Story When I began my Tai Chi journey with my Sifu, he did not teach me any forms. Instead, for three weeks, he had me practise only the basic...