Video: Tai Chi and Wushu Demonstration from 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony

A video of the Tai Chi and Wushu demonstration during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in China.

Tracing, Pulling, and Locking - Three Precision Techniques to Develop More Chi

The phrase "a game of inches" is usually associated with horseshoes. But as many of you are noticing, Chi Development is a game of inches as well.

Here are three Tai Chi and Qigong techniques to help you explore the precision you need to reach your full Chi potential.

"Stop the Flow" - Making Your Movements Flow with Chi

What often first attracts students to Tai Chi and Qigong are the graceful, flowing movements they see. But unfortunatley, most beginning students imitate this "flow" in ways that can hinder their Chi Development.

Let's explore how to create flow that will enhance - rather than hinder - your in-depth awareness of Chi.

Your Teacher Turns 70!

You probably know my teaching partner, Carole Taylor, from her photos and videos in our Tai Chi course. As many of you have said, you feel like you know her - after learning so much from watching her in the online course.

Well, June 3rd is Carole's 70th birthday!

I hope you'll join me on this special day in celebrating Carole's accomplishments.

"Little Old Man" Tai Chi - How to Deal With Pain and Injuries in Your Practice

Do you have pain and injuries that prevent you from progressing in Tai Chi and Qigong? Are they stopping you from getting benefits from your practice?

Learn how to work with your body - not against it - to develop a pain-free practice.

The Mind Directs the Chi - Or Does It?

In Tai Chi, we often say that "the mind directs the chi"? But isn't chi circulation a natural process? Do we really have to direct it?

In this article, we examine the meaning behind "mind directs the chi", and how the Taoist background of Tai Chi influences how we interpret this phrase.

Are You Suffering From "Chi Tolerance"?

Have your feelings of chi from Tai Chi or Qigong diminished over time? Are you feeling chi less intensely now than when you started learning?

Students often find that there first lessons in Tai Chi and Qigong bring strong sensations of chi, but that these sensations disappear over time.

In this article, we explore this experience, and provide information about an important practice to help with your Chi Development.

Two Imporant Practice Tips for Improving Your "Opening The Spine" Chi

Opening the Spine is one of the most beneficial practices we teach in Level 1 of the Complete ChiFusion Course. Given the large number of people who have back and neck problems in today's society, this Qigong pattern is especially valuable.

However, students have asked me about two unusual aspects of Opening the Spine. These aspects are "unusual" in that they differ from other "forward bend" exercises you may have learned from other instructors or programs.

Read about these two important aspects in this informative article.

Get Training Tips and Advice on our New Student Support Forum

Have a question about your practice? Want to meet other students and instructors, and get their advice? Do you have training tips or experience you'd like to share?

We now have a brand new ChiFusion Support Forum, where you can discuss any and all aspects of ChiFusion Tai Chi and Qigong.

Get Your Free Copy of "The Metabolic Diet Secret"

Are you interested in health beyond Tai Chi and Qigong, such as diet, nutrition, and weight control?

If so, then you need to check out ChiFusion instructor Carole Taylor's newly updated website.

Carole is now offering a FREE copy of The Metabolic Diet Secret: How You Can Succeed When Diets Fail through her website.