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Susan Thompson
Dec 25, 20232 min read
On Spreading Light Christmas Day and Everyday
When I was a child, I loved singing “This Little Light of Mine.” What a simple tune, yet truly profound message. This Little light of...
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Susan Thompson
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Around the Campfire with Susan: Lift Up your Spirit
On my last camping trip I would make an early morning campfire to stave off the edge of cold. I had some interesting thoughts come to...
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Susan Thompson
Aug 14, 20231 min read
What to Look for in a Good Tai Chi Teacher
Susan discusses 7 qualities of a good Tai Chi teacher. Start here to look for a good Tai Chi teacher. Learn how to discern between a Tai...
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Susan Thompson
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Four Common Tai Chi Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Susan takes you through a few of the most common Tai Chi mistakes and how to easily fix them. Also the why behind the how! Watch and...
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Susan Thompson
Jun 20, 20234 min read
The Purpose of Life: What Tai Chi Has Taught Me (so far)
Sifu Susan gives a spontaneous talk on the Purpose of Life as she sees it today and how Tai Chi illustrates the path toward transforming...
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Susan Thompson
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Healing Energy: An Experiment in Qi for Healing and Push Hands with Yi (Intention) UNEDITED video
Tai Chi Chuan or Taiji or Tai Chi, and Qigong, Chi Kung, are all a kung fu practice. Tai Chi is considered among the martial arts as one...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Falls Kill. How to Avoid Them:
Did you know that according to the CDC falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among those over 65 in the United States?! In...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Flow like Water: Living an Easier Life by Letting Go
Many times in our practice (and in life) we have the belief, the more we exert ourselves, the more successful we will be. Life adages...
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Susan Thompson
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Tai Chi Question 2: How to Song
Question 2: I love how you describe the Song, I use Chinese character a lot when I teach and I found the richness in the characters in...
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Susan Thompson
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Tai Chi Question 1: - How to Breathe
Question 1: What kind of breathing method do you use when practice Wuji Qigong or any Qigong? Reverse breathing (Ni Fu Shi ) or Belly...
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Susan Thompson
Mar 19, 20221 min read
The Shape of Tai Chi
One of the most common mistakes I see in Tai Chi practitioners of all levels, is losing the overall shape of their Tai Chi by retracting...
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Susan Thompson
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Point of Axis; Trinity Tai Chi Lesson
In Tai Chi it is important to be aware of an axis around which you rotate. This is true in life, and in our faith as well. In times of...
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Susan Thompson
Mar 8, 20221 min read
How to Release the Kua
Learn how to release the Kua to increase balance, ease of movement and power in your Tai Chi and every day movements.
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Susan Thompson
Feb 28, 20221 min read
What does "Song" mean??
The concept of "song" in Tai Chi posture is a challenging one to describe and even more challenging to acquire. This video takes you...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Waving Hands In Clouds - Unity in Movement
This video will step you through the process of learning to connect your hands at all times. By doing so, you will contain and circulate...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Inward Supports Outward (not the other way around); Trinity Tai Chi
We tend to focus on the outward expression around us. However, our reality was created, by God, from nothingness. Our external world is...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Turning Before You Reach Your Limit; Trinity Tai Chi
In this video we discuss knowing your limits (or "end range") and having enough awareness to not push into them. Rather, turn and make a...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Waving Hands in Clouds; Feet, Spine & Hands
A short lesson on a complex form - Waving Hands in Clouds. Learn where and how movement is initiated and how to spiral the movement...
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Susan Thompson
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Moving Past Your Past; Three Levels of Vision - Trinity Tai Chi
Fictional Story about Mohini the White Tiger: Several years ago a rare white Tiger was given to the Washington D.C. National zoo. This...
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Susan Thompson
Nov 25, 20212 min read
Happy Thanksgiving
Photo by Preslie Hirsch on Unsplash I hope that today, no matter what your circumstances, you a have moment of repose. And in that moment...
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