Tai Chi Clermont

08/28/2025

So true!

The Chinese idiom shuǐ dī shí chuān (水滴石穿), "drops of water wear through stone," reminds us that true transformation comes not from sudden force but from steady persistence. In the martial arts, this image has long symbolized the way one slowly masters complex forms and skills. Yet the same principle may be even more essential when we look at the deeper traditions of Taijiquan and Qigong. These practices were never intended as short-term achievements. They ask for time, patience, and a willingness to cultivate from the inside out.

See "Drops of Water, Stones of Patience: The Myth of Quick Mastery" at www.qi-journal.com/3459

08/14/2025

☯️👟Wanted to share this important and informative video, "Tai Chi: What Shoes Do I Wear? Good Posture from the Feet Up" by Susan Thompson

"What shoes you wear make a direct impact on your postural alignment. Become aware of your shoes and how to look for shoes that will better facilitate an upright posture."

In class, I always say wear a flat, low profile, well-fitted shoe.
✅Flat so that your balance is not pitched forward throwing your alignment off
✅Low profile so that the ankle can rotate.
✅Well-fitted so that your foot is not moving around or sliding out of your shoe.
✅Additionally, you should choose a shoe with limited traction that grips the floor, so it doesn't add pressure on the knee when turning.

What shoes you wear make a direct impact on your postural alignment. Become aware of your shoes and how to look for shoes that will better facilitate an upr...

08/13/2025

Learn why more than 250 million people worldwide turn to Tai Chi daily to find peace, balance, and well-being. Join us Tai Chi Clermont! 🙌☮️💗☯️

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07/30/2025

The ❤️ Protector

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀
Another article in our organ series has been posted....

In Western medicine, the pericardium is a thin, double-walled sac that surrounds the heart. It helps protect the heart from infection, keeps it in place within the chest cavity, and prevents it from over-expanding when blood volume increases. Beyond these structural and mechanical roles, the pericardium is not considered an organ in its own right and is rarely discussed unless disease or injury affects it.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), however, the Pericardium (xīnbāo, also called the Heart Protector) is recognized as a distinct functional system. It is paired with the Triple Burner (sānjiāo) and belongs to the Fire element. The Pericardium shares many qualities with the Heart, but it has a special role: shielding the Heart from emotional and physical harm while helping circulate its influence throughout the body.

Article at: www.qi-journal.com/3435
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07/19/2025

🌿 International Self-Compassion Day 🌿 Today, I invite you to pause. Breathe. Return to your center.

☯️🩷In our Tai Chi practice, self-kindness isn’t just a concept, it’s movement, breath, and intention. Whether you’re a caregiver, a student, or simply someone learning to soften the edges… this day is for you.

💗Let your inhale remind you: You are worthy.
💗Let your exhale release what no longer serves.

🌊 Slow down, come as you are, and honor the beauty of being whole and human.

07/15/2025

Such an energizing day at Tai Chi in Clermont! 🌟 Today’s class at the City of Clermont's Arts & Recreation Center brought together 27 wonderful participants, each flowing through their Tai Chi form practices with focus and grace. We mixed in some Tai Chi walking to deepen awareness and connection, and our beginner group had the pleasure of being guided by my amazing assistant instructor, Joanne.

We closed with a peaceful, grounding cool-down to seal the energy of the day. I'm so grateful for everyone who showed up to move, breathe, and share space together.

Here’s a little glimpse from our cool-down moment, hope it brings a bit of calm your way, too. 💛. 🌀

07/13/2025

Tai Chi is NOT just for older adults… which I hear a lot! It is a martial art; however, we practice it for its amazing health benefits. Mind - Body - Spirit! Please watch!!!

07/13/2025

Here’s a photo of our beautiful sunset over Lake Minnehaha last night in Clermont. 🌅 The colors, the calm, the sound of the osprey calling—just pure magic.

Tai Chi and QiGong are rooted in this same flow of nature. 🌿 Every breath, every movement follows the rhythm of the earth. It’s not just exercise…it’s a way to reconnect, reset, and feel more alive. 🙌❤️🩷💜🧡☯️

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just standing still, breathing deep, and remembering… we’re part of this beautiful natural world. 💛😎🌿💫☀️💦

Peace ~ Love ~ Tai Chi

07/12/2025

🌄 “Just as many paths can lead to the top of a mountain, so many methods of explaining can lead to an understanding of a single technique.”

This speaks directly to the heart of Tai Chi instruction 💛 Every student’s journey is unique, and so is the way they process learning. Some absorb movement best through feeling it in their body (kinesthetic), others need to hear it described (verbal), some watch and mirror it (visual), and many combine styles depending on the day or the energy around them 🌬️👀🗣️👐

As instructors, adapting how we teach, whether it’s through storytelling, physical demonstration, breathwork cues, or poetic metaphor, isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. 🙌

The art of Tai Chi is fluid, and so too should be our approach to sharing it. Let's continue guiding each other up the mountain... one mindful step at a time. 🧘‍♀️🌿

Check out our classes here: www.taichiclermont.com would love to see you in class soon! Peace ☮️ Love ❤️Tai Chi ☯️

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07/10/2025

This is excellent information! Once you click the link and scroll down, you'll easily find the pronunciation recordings.
Thank you Qi Journal

Having trouble saying some of those Chinese words you hear in class?
We have a helpful guide to 40 common terms used in taijiquan, TCM, and qigong at www.qi-journal.com/2900