The Turtle
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Hurdler’s Stretch
This is one of my favorite stretches. Start on your hands and knees as in the Bridge, but put the left foot in front of the right knee, with the heel touching the knee.
The Turtle
Walking heel-to-toe seems natural enough, but that old enemy of sitting too much, can really interfere with your ability to put one foot in front of the other. The Turtle is a supplemental exercise for your taijiquan practice. It focuses on the feet and reminds you that the body generates interna…
Lying Bear Posture
This posture will release the stress of the day, and I refer to it often. The idea is to release the tension in your lower back.
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