Many of the concepts from the Five Word Song and other Hwa Yu writings require quite a bit of contemplation before we truly grasp their meaning. (On that...
The most important move in the LHBF form is the opening move, raising your arms slowly and lowering them. This is the start of learning chi breathing and once...
Greetings! I look forward to seeing some new topics about T'ai Chi Ch'uan in the coming days. Thank you for what you've shared in the past! There is so much we...
The world Tai Chi day cellibration in Connecticut was an overwhelming success. The weather was spectacular and everyone had a great day. Hwa Yu players came...
Standing, Rowing and Walking are the root (foundation) of Hwa Yu T'ai Chi. We learn the Eight Methods during this period of training. (Five Word Song: If one...
This week my class and I have begun working on the principal of rise from the Eight Methods. Rise as you know, refers to raising up the head , which in turn...
A great succinct reminder, thanks. nuria On May 5, 2009, hwayu121@... wrote: This week my class and I have begun working on the principal of rise from...
A lot of instructors use the phrase "as though speaking in your very deepest voice" to quickly get the concept across. You might still need to adjust...
Wonderful job of explaining traditional training practices, Mark. Lots of good advice there. I feel compelled to note however, that Mr. Li himself did not...
All of the movements in the Long Form of Hwa Yu T'ai Chi are wonderful. Which are your favorites and why? Look forward to hearing from everyone! Hope you have...
 One of my favorite moves from the long form is the combination of the Hibernating Dragon and the Black Dragon Sweeps His Tail.  I often use them as...
Where do you like to practice your forms? In the warmer months I just love to practice outside; especially near water. I have a favorite spot in Groton CT on...
The email below is from my Manila student which I think is an interesting subject for discussion. First of when people ask me how many moves are in lhbf, I...
The email below is from my Manila student which I think is an interesting subject for discussion. First of when people ask me how many moves are in lhbf, I...
I like to practice my forms on the banks of the Susquehanna river here in Pa. It is very soothing yet very energizing at the same time. Helps me to get in...
I just posted a few of the Liuhebafa animals on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDLDyHVC130 watch the other three in the list if you wish as well. Let...
So sorry, last post the link did not work.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDLDyHVC130&feature=channel ... From: Ian Prescott <sifu_ian@...> Subject:...
Just to let you know as a new student of Hwa Yu. I want to thank you for these postings. The information I have gotten is greatly appreciated. Glenn Newth...
Just uploaded a couple of application videos for Dragon and tiger forms. http://www.youtube.com/user/DaoDweller let me know what you think... All the best in...
Although every movement in the LHBF long form is a variation of the opening (first movement); each successive movement expands on the possibilities of it's...
-you should talk to Stanley about this topic. He has told me more than once that he considers his Tai Chi training as sort of foundation for his therapeutic...
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is teaching Shaolin Temple dan tian breathing to autistic children and those with cerebral, sleeping and...
There will be a workshop on Hwa Yu in Connecticut on Oct. 17, 09 sponsored by myself and The Central CT Hwa Yu Federation. Some of the topics that will be...
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this coming Saturday at our fall Workshop. It should be a great day. So far the weather looks like it will be clear...
Hello Putting my thoughts together and looking back over the past couple of years of studying Hwa Yu . At this time I have a pretty good understanding of the...
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