Tai Chi Principles

Dantian Focus, Grounding, Upward Lift

Monday, October 21, 2024

1 - 2 p.m. EDT

Presenter:

Joan Campbell

Tai Chi Teacher

In this class, we will use two to three tai chi moves from The Eight Ways to awaken and strengthen the principles of dantian focus, grounding (by softening the feet and ankles), and upward lift (by softening the shoulders and lower back).

No matter your experience level, practicing the Eight Ways is a great way to deepen your understanding of tai chi and its applications to daily life.

Open to all students and teachers.

This class is FREE for TCF members and $20 for non-members.

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28-Day White Crane Breathing Qigong Practice

Harmonizing with Autumn

and the Metal Element

October 13 – November 9, 2024

Just as trees release their leaves, Autumn is ideal for clearing the mind, letting go, cultivating creativity, agility, and calm, and exploring our inner balance.

In this 28-day practice, you become the White Crane — experiencing the intake of the heavens with your breath, fortifying your defensive qi, enhancing your well-being, and attuning to the Metal element, all from the comfort of your home.

Dedicate a little time each day for four weeks and discover how much more relaxed, centered, and in tune with nature you can feel.

Thinking about trying tai chi? Know someone who is?

TCF Monthly Online Open Houses provide a great first step.

On the first of each month, TCF hosts free Open House classes. These half-hour introductory sessions are convenient for anyone who is curious about studying tai chi or qigong and would like to learn more about the Tai Chi Foundation.



Start or rekindle your tai chi journey!

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Join a Free Weekly Qigong Session

Ongoing qigong classes teach simple movements that restore energy and cultivate a calm, grounded state as a natural way of being. Classes are available for beginners and advanced students alike. Click here and then on "Qigong" in the menu.

Using a mobile phone? Click "Online Classes" in the homepage dropdown menu, then "Live Online Classes." Scroll to the bottom to find "Qigong."

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There are over 300 TCF-affiliated instructors teaching tai chi in 30 cities worldwide. Click below to find one near you.



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Learning Tai Chi is always just a click away!

TCF's free video library is available 24/7 to support your practice. Click here to explore videos on tai chi and qigong and a demonstration of the Sword Form. Our Tai Chi Basics program explains some key concepts and terms.

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Levels

Whether you're just beginning tai chi or have years of experience, TCF provides classes designed to help you grow your practice. Explore your options here.

Teaching with the Tai Chi Foundation

Perhaps you’ve taken tai chi classes and considered becoming a tai chi teacher. Perhaps you are interested in deepening your practice. Or, maybe you’re interested in understanding the background of your Tai Chi Foundation teachers.

TCF is a unique alliance of 30 schools that, for nearly 50 years, has taught tai chi and qigong to thousands of students using the distinctive curriculum and signature team-teaching program of our founder, Patrick Watson.

You can click below to learn about TCF's focus on training new teachers.



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