Qi, Myself & I Tai Chi

Qi, Myself & I Tai Chi Tai Chi started as a 1 year sabbatical & then became the rest of my life.

14/07/2026

This is a little Tai Chi Qi Gong exercise we did in class today. It is a transition from the end of “pounding the mortar” into just the first circle that leads into “white crane spreads it’s wings” as a loop on both sides.
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We used this practice as a lead in to the level 2 transition in the Right/Left combo for “pounding the mortar”. Sometimes it’s good to break down the movement into smaller parts to practice and then build it up. This is something we did to teach skills in Physical Education too. I like that I can transfer methodology to make it a little easier for my students.
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09/07/2026

Right/Left Combos 8: Pounding The Mortar Level 2 Transition
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This is the eighth instalment in this series where I put together 1 or 2 movements from the Chen Style Tai Chi forms that can be practiced on both sides of the body.
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It definitely gets the brain ticking over when you have to transpose the movements to the opposite side, even though the movements in this combination do appear on both sides in different Chen forms.
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I’ve used a more complex transition (level 2) in this one, where it uses the first part of “White Crane Spreads It’s Wings” to transition to the opposite side. If you want a simpler version, see the level 1 transistion version.
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This is another flow that can be practiced even if you have limited space. You can do as many reps as you like. Enjoy and happy practicing!
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09/07/2026

Right/Left Combos 7: Pounding The Mortar Level 1 Transition
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This is the seventh instalment in this series where I put together 1 or 2 movements from the Chen Style Tai Chi forms that can be practiced on both sides of the body.
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It definitely gets the brain ticking over when you have to transpose the movements to the opposite side, even though the movements in this combination do appear on both sides in different Chen forms.
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I’ve used a simpler transition (level 1) in this one, where it basically steps back to the opposite side. For an extra challenge, see the level 2 transistion version.
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This is another flow that can be practiced even if you have limited space. You can do as many reps as you like. Enjoy and happy practicing!
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04/04/2026

In this mornings class, we looked at “Jade Maiden Working Her Loom” in more depth.
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We split it into parts so we could work on smaller sections before putting it back together.
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Private Tai Chi Classes by appointment only. This class can be a One to One class or share the session with a friend. In...
24/03/2026

Private Tai Chi Classes by appointment only. This class can be a One to One class or share the session with a friend. Investment is $100 for 90 minutes and can be tailored to meet your needs whether the focus is on relaxation, recovery, balance, posture, breathing or even having a go at something new. All classes come with review notes and links. Contact me to arrange your class now 😊🙏

Semi-Private Tai Chi Classes by appointment only. This class can be shared by 3 or 4 friends in a private group. Investm...
24/03/2026

Semi-Private Tai Chi Classes by appointment only. This class can be shared by 3 or 4 friends in a private group. Investment is $120 for 90 minutes and can be tailored to meet your needs whether the focus is on relaxation, recovery, balance, posture, breathing or even having a go at something new. All classes come with review notes and links. Contact me to arrange your class now 😊🙏

22/02/2026

Yesterday, my long term student and I did a short Tai Chi demonstration at a nursing home to celebrate the incoming Fire Horse Lunar New Year and to entertain the residents.
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This is the first time in 4.5 years that we have demonstrated together for a public performance. I was proud of her, especially since we don’t train on carpet and don’t train in shoes so it was a different feeling. It’s also been awhile since I did a performance too, but the audience was very appreciative and complimentary, which was lovely.
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After this we went and had Yumcha, which was delicious.
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HAPPY YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE 🔥🐴🧧
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08/02/2026

A short section from the 74 we were working on in class yesterday.
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I’m still working (and will continue to do so) on building a strong and functional post menopause body, but there are elements I haven’t quite regained or rebuilt yet, ie my previous nemesis of old…low steps. It’s unclear whether my post menopause body will be able to get as low as I used to, but I will continue to work on it. Getting my butt close to the ground is less important for me these days though, although I do sometimes lament this lost ability.
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There are a few other clunky bits in here to smooth out, but that is what practice and video are for
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