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Thank you very much for this excellent and helpful video. I practised Wu style tai chi many years ago and want to recommence but alas there is no teacher where I live, so your thorough description of each movement and posture will be a great help to me.🙂🙏🏻
You're welcome! If you're interested in live Wu Style instruction, we stream all our classes. Folks join from coast-to-coast. To check out our schedule, click www.chicagotaichi.org/schedules-and-fees/
Hi Chris. Very helpful to be reminded that alignment is the priority. Would be helpful to add.a side view of the exercise to put it more into a 3D picture of the leg action.
Wow, that bend and tuck sure moved a LOT of energy in my body, similar to the bottom section of the Taoist Spine Stretch. Thanks for explaining this so clearly and in so much detail!
You're welcome! Ideally, as you tuck, you feel a sense of release and slight lengthening around the lower back. It can be immensely beneficial for tight lower backs.
Hi Christopher, Thanks for your question. The Tai Chi for Balance System emphasizes developing awareness of feet and posture, while strengthening legs and hips. These elements combine to help older adults become more stable on their feet and resistant to falls. Like Tai Chi for Knee Health, the book teaches the movements of Tai Chi Circling Hands. It also includes additional Tai Chi Walking exercises that are not in Tai Chi for Knee Health. All the best, Chris Cinnamon
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Hi one Dr saw me an said I have to get knee replacement on my left knee an my right foot has osteoarthritis I have lots of pain on the right foot more pain ankle swelling very bad plus I have parkinson's thank you for sharing all the people don't know who to turn to see following up with you
Thanks Chris for this. I was wondering though when you do these movements is it that one doesn,t for example, on the second movement, push one arm and hand up to the fullest extent and the other hand down. Is there a reason for that?
Hi Graham, Thanks for your interest! In my training and teaching, we aim to follow "the 70% Rule" as described by Master Bruce Frantzis. Under the 70% Rule, you move to approx. 70% of your maximum range of motion. This helps release tension, promote circulation of blood and Qi, and avoid injury. You could do the moves stretching the arms to the fullest extent as you describe. That would tend to induce tension in the shoulders. According to Qigong theory, that tension would impede Qi flow.
Hi Chris from Michigan. Paul and I tried this tonight (to move a bit during the Lions/Rams game). It is perfect for him. He is a bit worried about his balance so we are taking it easy. Just a few reps at a time to get his confidence up. I love that he has to engage his legs and arms at the same time. Like you say: Full Body! Thanks for sharing this. I am sharing with my sibs.
Hi Ahmet, I just put out a video leading you through Move 2 of the set. Here's the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BmDjwJxXgO0.htmlsi=a5w2nT3c2akmYnT_ I'm teaching the full set this winter in our online Qigong classes. You can find more info here www.chicagotaichi.org/
Sure! I have OA diagnosed in both knees. L knee, behind the patella and medial knee compartment. R knee, lateral knee compartment, likely some behind the patella.
Just finished practicing these chair squats. Chris is such a great teacher - he makes exercising so accessible because his approach is so gentle; perfect for me!!
@Chicago Chi Hello Can I do these exercises I just had a consultation one week ago I don’t have any tears however, they are contemplating per my x-rays to have a total knee replacement. I am debating and also looking at other alternatives, but in the meantime, can I do this exercise as my doctor did say, I can exercise using my Watch exercising as well maybe right now I’m just sitting down in the chair to do a total body light weight exercise? Thank you for your video.
Hi! My Tai Chi for Knee Health System includes a series of low-impact exercises that 1000's of adults have used to restore knee health and eliminate pain. For starters, I suggest you check out my book, Tai Chi for Knee Health: The Low-Impact Exercise System for Eliminating Knee Pain. amzn.to/40p3TlS Here's another video you will benefit from. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nQFnNskDrg4.htmlsi=Suqvt7689AW0QS0R
Hi! The Sweet Spot is the alignment of your knee when the pressure going through the knee is as even and balance as you can get it. In the video, I show an exercise where you move the pressure around your knees, then balance the pressure. That's your Sweet Spot. For more detail info, check out my book, Tai Chi for Knee Health: The Low-Impact Exercise System for Eliminating Knee Pain. amzn.to/40p3TlS Here's another video that might help. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nQFnNskDrg4.htmlsi=Suqvt7689AW0QS0R
First of all, Thank you it Must be very helpful but you cannot see how you move them:( A model with different clothing, so we could have a proper look Thank you
Hi Diana, thanks for the comment. Here's a link to a video where you can see my knees. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nQFnNskDrg4.htmlsi=Ozz5jwYWdEJkuMHr
@@bobabbott1162 Hi Bob, there is some research suggesting Tai Chi can help alleviate non-specific lower back pain. Lower backs can tricky, and you want to proceed gradually and with care. Here's a simple Tai Chi exercise you can try. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ghCZrjOUMCY.htmlsi=oM2KJiELyNVAz5CI
There is another way of counting this: Part One (Macrocosmic Orbit) steps 1-8 and Part Two (Microcosmic Orbit) steps 9-14. See the 2020 book Heaven and Earth Qigong by Bruce Frantzis and Paul Cavel. pp 102, 103 Thanks for the opportunity to clarify and to recommend the book.
Thanks Barbara, you're spot on. The moves can be broken down as you describe. In teaching MHE to beginners, I've found breaking move one into 6 steps and move 2 into 4 steps effective. Enjoy your practice!
@@barbarakaras5604 As you can tell from Bruce and Paul's book, once you get the basic movements down, there's lots that go inside them. It's a wonderful set!
Thank you for the great breakdown! This set always looked really intimidating, but it doesn't seem so complicated now. I got a flood of tingling sensations in the back of my neck and skull the first time I did both moves in sequence.
Awesome! MHE is a wonderful set. Have you tried my Introduction to Cloud Hands? Check it out here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ghCZrjOUMCY.html
