Across most styles and traditional forms, Opening Form has been used to begin a sequence. However, I believe this singular use causes an oversight of the breadth of benefits that Opening Form can provide when used differently. Prep is when we realign the body before doing Tai Chi. It involves 7 main components. From the…

The use of cue words is a cornerstone of my teaching style. Depending on the client, the goal and the class, I often use “cues” to make following along more easy. These cues can be for timing your inhales and exhales. There are times when the cues aid in proper weight distribution, learning the moves’…