Over the past few months, I have been looking into Tai Chi because I was interested in how it can encourage body strength through low impact training. So I have brought in Kevin Bryant for this episode to talk about Tai Chi and just how it can impact your body in terms of posture, breathing and strength.
During our discussion, I learned that there is so much more to Tai Chi than just leading people to do seemingly weird things in the park – more than just an exercise program, it’s rooted from a rich culture and history that connects the mind and the body and informs a way of life.
Kevin Bryant has been studying Tai Chi for over 30 years. He is a high-level practitioner who is a devotee of the Yang style. Of the many systems he has studied including aikido, yoga, tao yin, chi kung and weight training, Kevin finds Tai Chi the most satisfying.
Know why the Tai Chi expert thinks so:
Understanding Tai Chi better through its history
Improving your posture, strength and breathing through training
How you hold your body affects and reflects your emotional state
Tai Chi compared to other fitness programs – How it creates power and promotes well-being
Being mindful more of your feet and your connection to the ground
Ch’i is vital energy – Breathing and the flow of energy in your body
New ways to start with Tai Chi
Finding the right place and teacher
Studying the art – The martial, health and spiritual aspect of Tai Chi
