Lotus Tai Chi

15/02/2019

Hi all
A new Tai Chi class is starting on March 7th 2019 at 11am at Long Eaton Martial Arts Centre.
Email, text or phone to book a place.

26/01/2017

so relaxing

10/12/2016

The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year has been announced! Browse through all the winning photos: http://on.natgeo.com/2hbshSc

25/10/2016

Do you practice every day?

02/10/2016

The second brain..
http://www.sciencealert.com/you-have-a-second-brain

18/09/2016

Tai chi exercise is at least as effective as standard physical therapy for people with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study done at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

18/09/2016

So, what are your ideas on the existence of consciousness ?
http://www.sciencealert.com/this-physicist-is-arguing-that-consciousness-is-a-new-state-of-matter

Consciousness isn’t something scientists like to talk about much. You can’t see it, you can’t touch it, and despite the best efforts of certain researchers , you can’t quantify it . And in science, if you can’t measure something, you’re going to...

18/09/2016

StudyingTai Chi Chuan, the understanding of Yin and Yang is essential. What are some examples of Yin and Yang?

https://www.sunfrog.com/Retro-Yin-Yang-Tee.html?6886

18/09/2016

If you are looking for routines for Yang or Chen style or pushing hands try here.
http://www.taichinottingham.co.uk/videos.htm

18/09/2016

5 Element theory for those interest try these sites.
http://www.healingqigong.org/5-elements
http://www.northernshaolinacademy.com/new/nsaqigongmeditationfiveelements.asp

12/09/2016

Feeling Your Qi - Physical

Unlike simply participating in various rote resistance or aerobic calisthenics, martial art / qigong training seeks to improve the quality of body usage by using a limited set of choreography, that will be studied and practiced over the course of many years.
It is quality of alignment and joint articulation and not quantity of movements / techniques that will lead to improving balance, ease and range of motion, coordination, relaxation, and concentration. Taijiquan utilizes only one form; the traditional long form. Often shorter forms are utilized for this very reason.

This is why seeking quality instruction is an imperative. The body does not change overnight, but over the course of several years by applying a daily practice backed by a regular study with a teacher. Initial positive sensations of improvements, although encouraging, are only superficial. Soon these motivations fade from the mind, if they are not replaced by new discoveries and further encouraging improvements found along the path of practice.

Unfortunately today, much of the instruction offered is at a low level. Often times this is not merely the fault of the instructor, but the student's level of interest and engagement. People expect a lot from others, but offer little of themselves.

Depending how long a person has not engaged in movement practice is a major factor. In extreme cases, moving often brings up negative thoughts and this frustration breeds a self defeating attitude. They give up too quickly. They don't like how it feels. Good instruction can help a student break through these self generated barriers.