It was in Rittenhouse Square Park in Philadelphia that I noticed someone gracefully practicing Tai Chi. I stood to the side trying to not stare. Stare I did, however, as his movements were easy to watch — hands seemed to float delicately and powerfully, and torso and legs moved with ease. I wanted to stay and watch and forget about the things I was supposed to be doing.
I began learning Tai Chi with a video and then a CD — for sure it’s not the best way to learn. The positions feel really good though and there’s a quiet pleasure in doing them. I’ve barely begun, but I have a feeling this form of exercise is the right one for me. The basics are learned, and then integrated. The positions “tone muscle, firm the body, and enhance flexibility.” Eventually, I want to find a Tai Chi instructor. First though I’ll try to understand a little of the how-to of it and try to loosen up a bit.
Have you found what you enjoy doing?