Unlock with PatreonIn Preparation for Silk Reeling classes
The accompanying text is an excerpt from my upcoming book on Silk Reeling, a unique exercise set that is part of Chen training.
The text lists the main postures practised. My upcoming videos will show more postures and variations as I was taught these exercises by 3 primary teachers, each of whom varied the sequence.
Silk Reeling is the exercise set that gradually changed my opinion of Chen Style Taiji and influenced me to begin its practise. As essential for everyone.
Yang Basics 3 – Stepping
Yang Basics Two – Rooting
A very detailed look at Rooting, dispelling myths with pointers from The Classics
Yang Basics – One
What you would like to see more of
Time for another poll.
Lately we have been focused on learning the 37 Posture Short Form, but perhaps you would like to see expanded focus on different aspects of Taiji and/or Qi Gong.
Select an option and we’ll do our best to make it happen for you.
Fist Under Elbow -> Golden Rooster
Solving Stress
Many of us are not aware of how stressed we are. This article speaks to the effects of stress, how we can measure our current level, and what we can do to Solve Stress.
Order out of chaos
Cheng Man Ch’ings’ 37 Posture Short Form
CMC was my teacher’s teacher and this is the form he created for North Americans.
This article talks a bit about the form and gives a full sequential listing of all the posture names.
