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Mastering Tai Chi

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Description Start your journey of personal mastery with internationally acclaimed tai chi master David-Dorian Ross. Follow along as he takes you deep into the principles of this ancient Chinese practice as well as its long history, classic texts, and techniques to strengthen you body and mind. Along the way, you’ll master the Yang-style 40-movement form and discover a set of mental tools that you can apply in all areas of your life.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • The Path Towards Mastery
  • Harmony Is the Ultimate Goal
  • Walking Like a Cat
  • Mind Over Muscles
  • Taming the Monkey Mind
  • The Bow & Arrow
  • Practicing in a Small Space
  • Hips & Waist: The Center Is the Commander
  • Feet: Separate Empty From Full
  • Shoulders: Finding Reasons to Let Go
  • Inside Reflects the Outside
  • Chest, Posture & the Natural Curve
  • Bring Out Your Flow
  • Transitions as Smooth as Silk
  • Legs to Arms: Connecting Upper & Lower
  • A Movable Meditation
  • Bouncing Away Conflict
  • The Peaceful Warrior
  • Qigong Breathing
  • Partners: The Whole Body Is the Hand
  • Five Stages of Mastery
  • Lotus Kick & Laughing Buddha
  • Conserve Your Energy
  • Another River to Cross

Taught by

David-Dorian Ross

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