Glossary of Terms
Tai Chi
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16m
Sit back and enjoy discovering the many different terms we use in tai chi and qigong. Press 'Pause' if you want to linger longer on a concept or principle. This Glossary explains in simple language, many of the terms we use in tai chi. To further your understanding, you are encouraged to research concepts and ideas in which you are interested. The Rising Moon Tai Chi website is a good place to start, under the heading, 'About Tai Chi'. You will find that all concepts and principles are related and intertwine with each other, so the exercises and Forms we learn in class have relevance to all aspects of Tai Chi.
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