Articles Archives - Taichi Costa Rica Retreats

May 21, 2017

Laojia Yilu: Pleasure or Punishment?

Click here to watch Laojia Yilu Part One Laojia Yilu: Pleasure or Punishment? OK, I will keep this article short and sweet… FACT: Taijiquan movement is Read More

November 1, 2016

Tai Chi, Martial Art Training, and Overcoming Insecurity

April 11, 2016

The Disappearing Art of Taijiquan

The Disappearing Art of Taijiquan An editorial by Master Marcello Sidoti (Reprinted with permission of the author, Master Marcello Sidoti) http://www.csitaichi.it/il_nostro_impegno.html Our Commitment We live in Read More

April 7, 2016

Wang Xi’an: Pie Shen Chui – Flinging Body Punch

Wang Xi’an: Pie Shen Chui – Flinging Body Punch This is a photo essay of Grandmaster Wang Xi’an demonstrating the Chen style tai chi posture called Read More

April 5, 2016

Standing – Part 1

Standing – Part 1 In this tai chi training tip, which is part 1 of a series on how to stand and why, we begin with Read More

March 13, 2016

Kai He Qigong – Part 2: Open Close Method

KAI HE QIGONG -PART 2: OPEN CLOSE METHOD Kai He Qigong translates to Open Close Energy Skill. This qigong system is good for both health and Read More

March 13, 2016

Kai He Qigong – Part 1: Breathing Method

KAI HE QIGONG – PART 1: BREATHING METHOD Kai He Qigong translates to Open Close Energy Skill. This qigong system is good for both health and Read More

March 10, 2016

Tai Chi and Preventive Health Care – An Editorial

Tai Chi and Preventive Health Care – An Editorial There is much talk and publicity nowadays about “preventive heath care” and how a healthy lifestyle that Read More

February 29, 2016

Tai Chi – Yoga Connection Retreat

The Tai Chi – Yoga Connection Retreat Greetings everyone! We are now offering a tai chi retreat which is of special interest for yoga practitioners, both Read More

February 18, 2016

Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine)

Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine) Chen Style Tai Chi Laojia Yilu, or Old Frame First Routine, is the first form/routine that Read More

February 14, 2016

Tai Chi Lower Body Silk Reeling Method

Tai Chi Lower Body Silk Reeling Method Here is a short excerpt from my recently published book, How to Tai Chi in 10 Minutes a Day. Read More

January 13, 2016

My Tai Chi Story – Part 2: My First Meeting with Grandmaster Wang Xi’an

My Tai Chi Story – Part 2: My First Meeting with Grandmaster Wang Xi’an Arrival in China: Smiling Jade Can’t remember, was it 30 hours or Read More