Ball to the Mountain is a Gentle Tai Chi move that reminds us of the importance of clearing our chi (life energy). In this move we imagine that fresh chi is gathered into a ball and then used to clear our energetic vessel of depleted chi and energies we have accumulated that no longer serve a positive purpose for us.

Ball to the Mountain is the partner move to Ball to the Valley. When practicing Gentle Tai Chi,  Ball to the Mountain is done first and Ball to the Valley is done second.

This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 3.

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.  In this move we imagine that grounding energy is gathered into a ball and then used to refill the empty spaces left in our energetic vessel aftering clearing it by practicing Ball to the Mountain.

Ball to the Valley is the partner move to Ball to the Mountain. When practicing Gentle Tai Chi,  Ball to the Mountain is done first and Ball to the Valley is done second.

This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 3.

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. The move is simple. Yet for most of us, brushing off perceived offenses is not.

This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 3.

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. 

This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 1.

Chi Breath is a great way to jumpstart relaxation at the beginning of a Qigong practice. The deep breath fills the lungs with a good supply of oxygen, reducing demands on the heart and lungs. The "sigh" on the exhale triggers calming responses in the body.

Crane Stretches Wings is a tai chi move in Crane Dance. It mimics the moves of a beautiful crane getting ready to take flight. This move is a combination and rocking variation of the non-rocking Qigong moves Opening the Energy Gates and Chi Breath.

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 is a Gentle Tai Chi move that is the partner move to Around the Platter. It 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.

This move is the same as Stir the Energy.

This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 1.

Flutter and Gather the Chi is a Qigong move specific to Crane Dance. It represents the crane as it wakes in the morning, stretching its neck and flapping its wings, waking its body up in prepartation for the day. This move is similar to Chi Breath in Gentle Tai Chi.

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. Whether or not we succeed in  meeting the goal is not of primary importance. This is the same idea presented  in the quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, “It's not the Destination, It's the journey.”

This move is part of Gentle Tai Chi Sequences Part 3.

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. We need to keep moving through them rather than allow ourselves to get overwhelmed and stuck in one or the other.