Comments for Just Breathe Tai Chi

Comment on Tai Chi Cheng Man Ching First Third Demo Front View by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:59:22 +0000

In reply to Joan. Joan, thank you for your kind words. It is my pleasure to share my decades of training with others. The magic of a Tai Chi or Qigong practice is not perfection. The practice IS the magic! The longer you practice, the more you realize you do not know!

Comment on VIDEO Piriformis Pain Relief – Standing Movement by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:55:26 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. Thanks for your comment Elizabeth! I honestly do not know how this magic works, but everyone I show it to looks at me in amazement and asks the same. The technique was shown to me by a personal trainer/energy worker that specializes in healing techniques for soft tissue. He said to only do it on the side that hurts. Tai Chi practice is great for strengthening and balancing. I began my practice to help me manage chronic pain and was totally hooked immediately!

Comment on VIDEO Piriformis Pain Relief – Standing Movement by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:11:44 +0000

What magic is this? Thank you!

Can you explain how it works inside?

Old former dancer wondering what needs strengthening to rebalance; is it one side stronger than other? Or overuse?

Comment on Tai Chi Cheng Man Ching First Third Demo Front View by Joan

Joan — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:10:48 +0000

I am a beginner though I studied with a Cheng style group years ago. I love your videos. I can re-watch and continue to practice. Your videos are very nicely done and easy to follow, unlike many others. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge. I’m far from perfect but I feel relaxed and I’m loving this study.

Comment on Tai Chi Cheng Man Ching First Third Demo Front View by Terry

Terry — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:02:02 +0000

As my teacher said, “ make it your dance”. That is what you have done, so disregard what those who criticise your performance/ teaching say and just pass on what you know. You do the form beautifully and as you mention, no matter how good we are, we are all still learning. There is no end to what we can do to improve. No doubt Master Cheng man Ching was always trying to improve even to the end.

Comment on Tai Chi Form Movements – Ward Off Left by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Sun, 08 May 2022 15:10:28 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Hi Kate, Thanks for your question. I edited the page to clarify how the waist turns and which direction you face at completion.
Please go forth and practice!

(shameless plug 😁…) You might consider taking a look at the list of on-demand video courses or joining us live online. These are step-by-step instructed classes that will add visual instruction to the step-by-step breakdown.

Comment on Tai Chi Form Movements – Preparation by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Sun, 08 May 2022 15:05:19 +0000

In reply to Jos.

Hi Jos, Thank you so much for letting me know! Wow, the Netherlands! I am so happy that you found my website and are finding it helpful!
(shameless plug 😁…) If you ever need a class supplement, take a look at the list of on-demand video courses. These are step-by-step instructed classes, whereas the demo videos are just demonstrations without any instructional information. I find it incredibly enlightening to hear and see different perspectives on the form movements.

Comment on Tai Chi Form Movements – Preparation by Jos

Jos — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 20:52:01 +0000

Dear Kris,
Your website is absolutely fabilous. My daugther and I are learning Tai-Chi (in the Netherlands) and although we take lessons , your site is very useful while practising at home.
Many thanks for that.

Best regards,
Jos

Comment on Tai Chi Form Movements – Ward Off Left by Kate

Kate — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:54:34 +0000

This has been helpful. On step 5 you begin with “turn waist.” Which direction?

Comment on Stand Like a Tree – Qigong (Chi Kung) by Kris Brinker

Kris Brinker — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:24:01 +0000

In reply to Graham Bull.

Greetings Graham,
These are great (and not uncommon) questions!

1. I suggest using a visualization of a puff of air, or a helium balloon blowing or floating air under the armpits. Feel expanded and inflated rather than using muscle or force to open the armpits.

2. Using breath can be a very personal experience. It is said that the Chi (Qi) follows the intent. If your intent is sinking and grounding, Qi will sink. If your intent is floating, Qi will float. If your intent is cleansing, healing, or clearing, it will follow the intent. I suggest to my students to play with both inhaling and exhaling to feel different sensations of sinking and expanding. Also, one might consider sharing Qi with the universe!

Thanks for your questions!
Kris