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Tai Chi and Qigong
Moves

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Alphabetical List of Moves
with a link to Descriptions, Videos, and more

Ball to the Mountain

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Ball to the Mountain is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us of the importance of clearing our chi (life energy). 

Ball to the Valley

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Ball to the Valley is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us that connecting with the earth's energy is a great way to ground ourselves and stabilize our energy.  

Brush Knee

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Brush Knee is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us to let go of or "brush off" energies that are not serving a positive purpose for us. 

Calming the Waters of the Heart

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Calming the Waters of the Heart is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us that the most effective place to focus our energy/attention is on those things that are directly in front of us or just a little off to either side. 

Chi Breath

Qigong and Crane Dance Qigong

Chi Breath is a Qigong move that uses a belly breath to fill the lungs with air and then fully exhale.

Crane Stretches Wings

Crane Dance Moves (Unique to Crane Dance)

Crane Stretches Wings is a tai chi move in Crane Dance that mimics the moves of a beautiful crane getting ready to take flight.

Fanning the Wind

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Fanning the Wind is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us that, in the same way that we can shield ourselvesfrom a harsh wind, we can also shield ourselves from the direct hit of unkind thoughts or negative energies

Feel the Energy

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Feel the Energy is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us to not only be grateful for the mundane daily repititions in life but also the little things that can be a challenge when attempting to do those things.

Flutter and Gather the Chi

Qigong and Crane Dance Qigong

Flutter and Gather the Chi is a Qigong move in Crane Dance that represents the crane as it wakes in the morning, stretching its neck and flapping its wings, in prepartation for the day. 

Focus the Arrow

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Focus the Arrow is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us that the growth that comes from  preparing to meet a goal is what is of most value. 

Parting the Wild Horses Mane

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Parting the Wild Horses Mane is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us that in order to move forward in life we often must experience the discomfort of having "things out of order" or in disarray.

Waves of the Universe

Gentle Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sequences Moves

Waves of the Universe is a Gentle Tai chi move that reminds us that major life events come with both highs and lows that are cyclical. 

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