https://mindfulmovestaichi.com/categories/yang-style-long-form-part-1/ en Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:34:11 -0400 https://mindfulmovestaichi.com/2026/10/15/133411.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:34:11 -0400 http://mindfulmovestaichi.micro.blog/2026/10/15/133411.html <details><summary>DISCLAIMER: These videos are for educational purposes only. Consult your physician and use at your own risk.</summary><small>The information provided in these videos are for general educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified physician or healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, injury, or are new to physical activity. Use common sense, listen to your body, and stop immediately if you feel pain, dizziness, or discomfort. By following the exercises demonstrated, you do so entirely at your own risk. I am not a physician, and I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the specific results or safety of any technique shown.</small></details> <h2 id="watch">Watch</h2> <p>Please watch the following video for a front facing view of the commencement movement.</p> <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://player.mediadelivery.net/embed/781891/9a5a0b3a-e1d7-49ee-88f4-44a1ed011c9b?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=false&responsive=true" loading="lazy" style="border:0;position:absolute;top:0;height:100%;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer;gyroscope;autoplay;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;fullscreen;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> <h2 id="learn-part-one-stepping-out">Learn Part One: Stepping out</h2> <p>The first part of commencement is stepping out into <em>Wuji</em> posture.</p> <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://player.mediadelivery.net/embed/781891/8658f924-896a-41ff-b095-cb9267fb3df4?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=false&responsive=true" loading="lazy" style="border:0;position:absolute;top:0;height:100%;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer;gyroscope;autoplay;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;fullscreen;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> <h2 id="follow-along-part-one-stepping-out">Follow Along Part One: Stepping out</h2> <p>Practice with me as we step out to begin.</p> <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://player.mediadelivery.net/embed/781891/d976b5b5-f06a-48a1-9eb7-f5147d36064c?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=false&responsive=true" loading="lazy" style="border:0;position:absolute;top:0;height:100%;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer;gyroscope;autoplay;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;fullscreen;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> <h2 id="learn-part-two-raising-arms">Learn Part Two: Raising Arms</h2> <p>Learn how to raise and lower your arms before settling back into <em>Wuji</em> posture.</p> <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://player.mediadelivery.net/embed/781891/d162c32e-34c7-490e-8c56-47c661a8aa7a?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=false&responsive=true" loading="lazy" style="border:0;position:absolute;top:0;height:100%;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer;gyroscope;autoplay;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;fullscreen;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> <h2 id="follow-along-part-two-raising-arms">Follow Along Part Two: Raising Arms</h2> <p>Follow along with me as raise and lower arms before settling back into <em>Wuji</em> posture.</p> <div style="position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe src="https://player.mediadelivery.net/embed/781891/e9a23113-a0a5-4477-b9f9-087b70957f58?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=false&responsive=true" loading="lazy" style="border:0;position:absolute;top:0;height:100%;width:100%;" allow="accelerometer;gyroscope;autoplay;encrypted-media;picture-in-picture;fullscreen;" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> https://mindfulmovestaichi.com/2026/10/15/commencement-wu-ji.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:32:07 -0400 http://mindfulmovestaichi.micro.blog/2026/10/15/commencement-wu-ji.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/158760/2026/loura-beginning-form.jpg" width="600" height="896" alt="Auto-generated description: A person wearing a traditional martial arts outfit is standing on grass near a body of water and rocky cliffs, surrounded by greenery."> <!--> 全身意在精神，不在氣--> <blockquote> <p>&ldquo;The whole body&rsquo;s intent is on the spirit, not on the qi.&rdquo; Mental Elucidation</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="this-week-at-home">This week at home</h2> <p>Ask yourself: Where were your eyes? Were they soft?</p> <h3 id="spirit-raised-eyes-far">Spirit raised, eyes far</h3> <ul> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Stand in Wu Ji for 1–2 minutes, the eyes resting on a point on the far wall, soft and wide.</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Raise and lower the arms of Commencement 5 times without the eyes dropping to the hands.</li> </ul> https://mindfulmovestaichi.com/2026/10/15/ward-off-left.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:05:42 -0400 http://mindfulmovestaichi.micro.blog/2026/10/15/ward-off-left.html <p>Video coming soon. Please check out the cue card.</p> https://mindfulmovestaichi.com/2026/10/14/ward-off.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:05 -0400 http://mindfulmovestaichi.micro.blog/2026/10/14/ward-off.html <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/158760/2026/de00ddd5ba.jpg" width="600" height="900" alt="Auto-generated description: A person dressed in a white traditional martial arts jacket and blue pants is practicing Tai Chi outdoors near a small body of water and a rocky cliff with greenery."> <!--> 勁似鬆非鬆，將展未展 --> <blockquote> <p>&ldquo;The energy seems relaxed yet is not slack; about to extend, not yet extended.&rdquo; Mental Elucidation</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="this-week-at-home">This week at home</h2> <h3 id="relaxed-not-limp">Relaxed, not limp</h3> <ul> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Hold ward-off and shift the weight forward and back 10 times; the arm stays round and easy.</li> <li><input disabled="" type="checkbox"> Ward-off stepping forward, alternating sides, 4 steps.</li> </ul>