Tai Chi: Energy In Motion

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

In the early morning hours, parks in Beijing, New York and San Francisco (to name just a few) become the gathering spot for Tai Chi practitioners…young and old flowing in synchronistic waves of gentle movement. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is a self-paced system of gentle physical exercises and stretching. Originally, it was developed as a martial art for self-defense but it is now also seen as a mind body practice to reduce stress and address other health conditions. One posture flows into the next with the practitioner focused on breath and movement. As Sifu Peter Judd explained, “The gentle movements and slower tempo of Tai Chi enhance one’s overall sense of well being while simultaneously developing balance, strength and flexibility.” Observing this gifted teacher was truly observing energy in motion and I set out to capture his moving meditation of strength and serenity.

Peter is an excellent Sifu (teacher). If interested in learning more and becoming a student of Tai Chi, Peter can be reached at sifupeterjudd@verizon.net or at 704-641-7332.