It’s that time again!

Plan to join us for food & fellowship.

Everyone contributes & everyone shares.  🙂

SEE YOU THERE.

Here are a couple of additional videos of the 42-form Tai Chi.  George practices this form regularly at the entrance to Penney’s.  Tu-Thu-Sat group is learning/practicing this form.  Of course it’s longer than the 24, and there are some new, tricky steps.  Still a wonderful floating meditation once you’ve got the transitions.  Click the links below to see the videos.

Slow motion version takes 13 minutes, twice as long as the competition version that is normally practiced.  What amazing control!

This Back View uses some new music that I like.  He uses some different names for some steps.  Don’t let the calls confuse you, it’s the same form we practice at the mall.

All are welcome.  Come Tu-Thu-Sat for step-by-step breakdown.  Then jump in with George’s group for lots of practice

Weberstown Walkers are blessed with multiple tai chi masters, teachers, leaders & practitioners.  We all have a lot to learn, and we all improve by practicing.  Because both Master Tam and George practice the 42 forms with their groups, I’m going over those forms in my group as well.  My goal is for everyone who is interested to feel comfortable practicing with any group that is doing a form they’ve learned, even when styles are not identical.  One version of the 42 is posted in the column to the right.

As all masters explain, understanding the the fighting moves that underlie the tai chi forms will help you to perform them more effectively.  Here’s a video with a very clear explanation of the difference — which may seem subtle, but is right at the heart (danien really) of the movements — between “play the guitar” and “raise hands.”  Take a look: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAy2PLoZZpY]

Practice is the key.  Hope to see you at the mall soon.

Here are the shots uploaded from the SICL class.

Thank you all for helping me plant a few trees :-).

The focus of yoga in inward.  You focus on taking care of yourself, rather than on doing any posture in a particular way.  Adjustments are good.  Supports are good.  Whatever it takes to make yourself comfortable.  And then, relax, take your time, and expect to feel just a little better each day.

Miracles?  Maybe.  Here is a yoga miracle.  Please DO NOT “attack” yoga in this way.  What was clearly right for this gentleman (an experienced parachute jumper) is not appropriate for most of us.  The results however?  Yes.  The point is that anyone can benefit.  Take care, relax, do it your way.

These practice sessions include both 16 form sword, a very basic 2-minute set (see videos in right column), and sections from the Taiji Circle Sword form that Jully Kang taught us last spring (also in right column — please let me know if this link does not work).

I have a few swords to borrow, and can order more as needed.

Like all Taiji, the movements are both challenging and relaxing, plus no matter how long you practice, you can always improve :-).

For anyone interested in getting started with yoga in a class with access to chairs for those with less mobility, here’s an opportunity to take a 6-week introduction to yoga.  This class will be part of the SICL program, and will be held at Delta College on Wednesday afternoons.  Anyone interested in participating will need to join SICL.  The $30 fee covers ALL SICL classes, not just yoga.

Here’s the SICL announcement, with information about joining and enrolling in all of their offerings.

SICL Spring Newsletter 2015 Final Final (1)  See page 8 for a description of intro to yoga.

So sorry I was not able to announce this Friday, just came up, and I really really gotta do this — check me out on Good Morning Sacramento instead of at the mall.

Take a walk.  Try another group.  Or stay home in bed if you get this notice 🙂

Help me spread the word.  Thanks.

A serious problem.  If you experience this, you will want and need to deal with it — carefully.  Exercise can help, if you take it slow, take time to heal, and be gentle with yourself.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you all for the fellowship and joy that we share all year round.  Here’s just a very few pics from our holiday buffet.  Please upload more to share.