Tag Archives: movement

London Workshop – Internal Essentials

Posted on August 22, 2022 by theinternalathlete

Fansong Gong and Standing Meditation are the fundamental building blocks for good training in Internal Arts – I’ve previously written a number of articles about their many merits, both for those interested in IMA and anyone into any kind of … Continue reading →

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Why Tai Chi?

Posted on August 4, 2021 by theinternalathlete

When someone asks me what Internal Arts training can do for them I usually have to pause before I give an answer; there are just so many potential benefits that it would take quite some time for me to outline … Continue reading →

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The Art of Standing Still – Part 1

Posted on March 24, 2021 by theinternalathlete

As a family we love walking. We are fortunate to live in the heart of the South Downs National Park and as such there are many varied and beautiful routes that stem right from our doorstep. It is common on … Continue reading →

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The Art of Standing Still – Part 2

Posted on March 23, 2021 by theinternalathlete

A diffuse awareness of everything In my garden there is a wonderful vantage point where I can see almost everything contained within it. If I stay there for a while and watch quietly it is possible to rest into a certain … Continue reading →

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Basic movement patterns and body coherence

Posted on November 6, 2019 by theinternalathlete

When I was a college student I used to give guitar lessons. It was a great way to earn money without being too time consuming and I soon realised that I really liked the teaching process, not to mention the … Continue reading →

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Taiji Almighty – Training with Chen Bing

Posted on November 23, 2018 by theinternalathlete

First published in Winter 2013 edition of Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine “First, you have to find your body.” Calm and cool Chen Bing looks at each of us in turn. After patiently watching us carefully demonstrate the opening … Continue reading →

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It’s not what you do…

Posted on January 31, 2017 by theinternalathlete

 It’s not what you do it’s the way that you do it – that’s what gets results. Exercise is a bit like food, we are what we eat and we are how we use our bodies. So it is well … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi, Fascia & Biotensegrity

Posted on February 12, 2016 by theinternalathlete

I have always had a deep passion for nature and in particular I am consistently fascinated at how all of Earth’s inhabitants, from the tiniest of bacteria to the biggest of mammals, are inextricably linked through one vast ecological web. … Continue reading →

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