From external, to internal, to external. Similar to the way people talk about “mind” and “body”, As separate things, You may also hear people refer to “external” vs. “internal” arts. But there is only one whole. The mind is part of the body, And the body is connected to the mind. There is no external without internal, And there is no internal without external. Too much focus on one or the other, Or worse, Disregarding one or the other, Creates imbalances. Tai Chi is all about balance. Harmony. One whole working together. One part moves, all parts move. As above, so below. Different people have different goals, And different training may be more or less ideal, Based on those goals. What are your goals? For me, it is to be the best version of myself. To have the energy to do whatever it is I want to do. The physical ability to walk, run, jump, or whatever else. The stamina and endurance. To have good health, because health is wealth. To maintain balance physically, mentally, and emotionally. To be able to handle whatever life throws my way. Resilience. Adapt and overcome. Take things as they are, Instead of as my perception dictates them to me. Are the limitations really there? Or just self-limiting beliefs? You are either growing... Or you are withering away. Becoming or Being. Or b!tching or bullish!tting. We are capable of so much more... Than the labels we’ve been boxed in to. When you break through your glass ceilings, Suddenly what was once the ceiling, Now becomes the floor, And a whole new room of possibilities opens up. Level up!

There are many schools of thought surrounding breathing. But before you can really do anything specific with the breath, you first have to relax. Let your body breathe, through the nose if you can, and over time it will sink into place. Then you can start to play with doing specific things with it. Take a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. Release. Don't forget to breathe.🙏

Welcome to our newest Players, @Sandy Baker @Andrea Casavant @Jackson Jeromin @Aaron Conrad has already started his practice (and his wife is tagging along). @Iskra Petrova has been at this for awhile. And since I didn't say it before, shoutout to everyone for all of their participation.🙏 @Shanna McLeod @Lisa Black @Danny Janes @Tiffany Joyner @Tony Sibbald @Chris Urniezius @Dinka Salvador @Cecile Hofmann @Chad Noorman @Sean Kovarovic @Lara Demlo @Lori Hellemeyer @Steven Gentry @Andre Uribe @Cody Henkel @DeeAnne Harris Great to have you all here. Many blessings.

Sometimes things don't go our way... There are ups and there are downs... But if we keep things in perspective... What goes around, comes around. Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., but we can all be thankful any time of year. Even bad days can have silver linings. Does the rest of the world have a similar holiday? What are you thankful for today? Happy Thanksgiving.🙏

This simple practice is called "Cloud Hands" or "Waving Hands Like (or through) Clouds". It teaches you how to connect and move your body as one whole unit. What does the name make you think of? Visualize? Imagine? The names give us clues as to the intention behind the movement and the feeling we're looking for. Share in the comments your interpretation. You are most likely on the right track.🙏