8/13/11
My second session with this video. This time I did better and I didn’t fall during the leg lifting part of the form. It seemed to flow a little smoother for me, even though I still felt clumsy. Because Tai Chi is so slow, the muscles are used differently and I really feel it. I didn’t think I would be able to see the martial arts in these forms, but I do. I can see where the blocks, strikes and kicks are.
Showing posts with label Tai Chi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tai Chi. Show all posts
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Tai Chi
7/30/11
My first attempt at following this video. The slowness was difficult and as usual I felt clumsy. The video is nice and slow and relatively easy to follow. The instructor begins with Chi Kung and then goes into the Tai Chi forms. The movements are not that difficult, even thought I almost fell… twice.
I like having this on video because the convenience is, of course, a bonus. I don’t feel the pressure to be perfect, like when I have a live instructor and classmates.
My first attempt at following this video. The slowness was difficult and as usual I felt clumsy. The video is nice and slow and relatively easy to follow. The instructor begins with Chi Kung and then goes into the Tai Chi forms. The movements are not that difficult, even thought I almost fell… twice.
I like having this on video because the convenience is, of course, a bonus. I don’t feel the pressure to be perfect, like when I have a live instructor and classmates.
Tai Chi
7/20/11
I have been looking at what different Tai Chi videos are available from the library. I have settled on one called “Element: Tai Chi for Beginners.” I picked this one mainly because it is for beginners. I think I will try a couple of different ones just to see the differences.
I have been looking at what different Tai Chi videos are available from the library. I have settled on one called “Element: Tai Chi for Beginners.” I picked this one mainly because it is for beginners. I think I will try a couple of different ones just to see the differences.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tai Chi
7/14/11
So, I have been focusing on getting my neck better. I feel good, I feel bad, I feel good, I am incapacitated, back and forth. I have been referred to a pain management specialist and have been seeing a chiropractor. One of these things have to work.
I have gotten many emails from various friends on the Facebook site recommending me to train in Tai Chi to help in my rehabilitation. Many of these instructors have told me that the exercises will help with pain, balance and general health. These emails started when I first had my back injury.
Now that I have more information and experience with my neck problems, I feel that I can begin training again. So, which one to start with? How about Tai Chi?
I contacted a couple of instructors and had no luck at all! I thought that if I trained with an instructor, they could help me to also learn Tai Chi as a martial art and a rehabilitative exercise. After a couple of rejections from instructors, I was stuck. What do I do now?
I was discussing my dilemma with my father. He has started taking yoga classes at the local recreation center and was disappointed with the instructor. He decided to just get a video and do his yoga at home. He recommended the same for me. At first, I was completely against the idea. I started thinking about it more, and looked into Tai Chi videos. I found that there was a lot of instructional material.
So, now I’ve decided to go that route. I am sure that many people would feel more comfortable doing any of this in their own home. So, why not see what is out there and see if it is any good? I am hoping to get feedback from the various Tai Chi masters on Facebook.
So, I have been focusing on getting my neck better. I feel good, I feel bad, I feel good, I am incapacitated, back and forth. I have been referred to a pain management specialist and have been seeing a chiropractor. One of these things have to work.
I have gotten many emails from various friends on the Facebook site recommending me to train in Tai Chi to help in my rehabilitation. Many of these instructors have told me that the exercises will help with pain, balance and general health. These emails started when I first had my back injury.
Now that I have more information and experience with my neck problems, I feel that I can begin training again. So, which one to start with? How about Tai Chi?
I contacted a couple of instructors and had no luck at all! I thought that if I trained with an instructor, they could help me to also learn Tai Chi as a martial art and a rehabilitative exercise. After a couple of rejections from instructors, I was stuck. What do I do now?
I was discussing my dilemma with my father. He has started taking yoga classes at the local recreation center and was disappointed with the instructor. He decided to just get a video and do his yoga at home. He recommended the same for me. At first, I was completely against the idea. I started thinking about it more, and looked into Tai Chi videos. I found that there was a lot of instructional material.
So, now I’ve decided to go that route. I am sure that many people would feel more comfortable doing any of this in their own home. So, why not see what is out there and see if it is any good? I am hoping to get feedback from the various Tai Chi masters on Facebook.
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