Tai Chi encyclopedia

Tai Chi basics

What Tai Chi is, how its essential principles work and how to begin without feeling lost in unfamiliar movements.

An instructor leads a group of beginners through morning Tai Chi on a light park path

Encyclopedia

Start with what matters

Tai Chi is learned gradually: stable stance, relaxation and weight shifting come before longer movement sequences. You do not need Chinese terminology or a sporting background.

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Selected topics in this section

Tai Chi for complete beginners

What to expect from your first movements and where to place your attention.

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What taijiquan means and how it developed

The idea, its expression in movement, historical development and finally the different spellings.

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The wider picture

What you will explore

Stance and support

How to stand upright without stiffness and sense the feet on the ground.

Weight shifting

How to distinguish the full and empty leg and move with more stability.

Continuity

How to connect movements without rushing or carrying unnecessary tension.

Tai Chi Bratislava

Would you rather experience Tai Chi in person?

The Bratislava morning group welcomes complete beginners. We practise calmly, without contact and at a comfortable pace.

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