Dan Kimball

A beginner-friendly guide to using a Bamboo Qigong Massage Brush for gentle self-massage, warm-ups, relaxation, and body awareness in Tai Chi and Qigong practice.

The Six Healing Sounds, also known as Liu Zi Jue, is a gentle Qigong practice that combines breathing, soft vocal sounds, simple movement, and mindful attention.

Sun Style Tai Chi is known for its upright posture, higher stance, smooth stepping, and gentle, flowing movement. This beginner-friendly guide explains what makes Sun Style unique and why it is often used in wellness-focused Tai Chi programs.

Curious about your first Tai Chi class? This beginner-friendly guide explains what happens in class, what to wear, how support options work, and how to start gently in Tucson.

Tucson’s World Tai Chi Day at Freedom Park brought neighbors together for opening Qigong, Tai Chi styles, and a welcoming morning of community practice.

Explore April updates from Old Pueblo Tai Chi, including class times, Sun style Tai Chi training, World Tai Chi Day, and community news.

Join Old Pueblo Tai Chi + Tai Chi for Health Tucson (Robert Armstrong) for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2026 at Freedom Park. Arrive 9:30 AM to start the 10 AM global wave.

A practical guide to using Tai Chi and Qigong principles—breath, rooting, and yielding—to stay steady during high-intensity seasons.

A beginner-friendly guide to what Tai Chi is, why people practice it, and how to start gently with Old Pueblo Tai Chi in Tucson.

Old Pueblo Tai Chi and Qigong shirts are available through the Path4Change Etsy shop, featuring Tucson-inspired designs for class, practice, and community events.

Looking to add a Tai Chi fan to your practice or performance? This guide highlights the best options — from lightweight bamboo fans perfect for beginners to stainless steel fans with a dramatic snap for stage work. Each fan is reviewed for material, weight, durability, and overall value so you can choose the one that fits your style. Whether you’re training in class, performing in a demo, or looking for a decorative cultural piece, this article will help you make the right choice.

A past-event archive from Old Pueblo Tai Chi’s 2025 community picnic in Tucson, with Tai Chi Fan demo videos, Wudang First Set practice, and links to current classes.

A practical 2025 guide to choosing Tai Chi shoe types and features for comfort, balance, smooth pivoting, indoor practice, and outdoor use.

A Fall 2025 reading list of 8 editor-picked Tai Chi, Qigong, and Nei Gong books, including beginner-friendly starts, classic texts, and deeper references for steady practice.

Looking for Tai Chi classes in Tucson? Old Pueblo Tai Chi offers beginner-friendly Wudang Yang Style Tai Chi and Qigong with a calm, welcoming approach.

The pipa (琵琶) is a four-stringed Chinese lute known for its bright tone, expressive techniques, and long musical history. Tai Chi students may recognize it from the posture “Play the Pipa.”

Discover the art of Brush the Knee and Play Pipa in Yang-style Tai Chi — one of the most iconic and practical sequences in the form. This in-depth guide covers everything from step-by-step breakdowns and alignment cues to practice drills, common mistakes, and martial applications. Whether you’re a beginner building fundamentals or an intermediate student refining technique, you’ll learn how to perform this sequence with clarity, confidence, and flow.

A beginner-friendly guide to Lift Hands, Press Heel and White Crane Spreads Wings, including step-by-step instructions, balance checkpoints, common mistakes, breath cues, and Tai Chi practice tips.

A practical guide to Circular Single Whip with clear checkpoints, drills, and timing cues to help beginners practice with balance and relaxed power.

Learn Grasp the Bird’s Tail with a clear video-supported guide to Peng, Lu, Ji, and An, including beginner-friendly practice cues, breath timing, common mistakes, and simple ways to refine your Tai Chi form.

A beginner-friendly guide to mindful Tai Chi, including practical awareness cues, cautious qi language, Tucson practice spaces, and simple steps for bringing more presence into your form.

A beginner-friendly guide to Yi Jin Jing Qigong, including its traditional Shaolin association, core principles, 12 movements, cautious qi language, and practice tips.

In this guide, we will explore the essential Yang style ward off, also known as Peng, in Tai Chi. This movement is a fundamental defensive technique that embodies the balance, flow, and rooted energy characteristic of Yang style Tai Chi. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your form, mastering the ward off posture will enhance your stability, coordination, and internal energy connection.

Step 3 of Wudang Tai Chi—“Embracing Balance and Flow”—introduces the transformative posture of “Holding the Ball,” where breath, movement, and intention unite. This article explores the symbolism of yin and yang, step-by-step instructions for the movement, and insights into breath coordination, internal energy, and balance.

Sun Rises and Moon Sets | This beautiful sequence symbolizes the natural rhythm of day and night, yin and yang, breath and flow. It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Improve your Tai Chi posture with 10 practical alignment tips for grounding, balance, relaxation, breathing, and smooth movement.

Over 1,800 years ago, the visionary physician Hua Tuo created a dynamic practice known as the Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi)—one of the earliest known systems of preventive health care. Inspired by nature’s most vital creatures, this powerful Qigong form harmonizes breath, movement, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this post, we explore the origins, symbolism, and healing potential of each animal and learn how Hua Tuo’s teachings remain relevant for modern wellness today.

Celebrate community and flow at our Tai Chi Potluck & Picnic! We’ll gather at Freedom Park, Ramada #1 (5000 E 29th St) on Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM for shared food, relaxed conversation, and short, beginner-friendly Tai Chi/Qigong sessions. Park in the south lot near the ball field—come as you are, with or without a dish!

Discover the flourishing Tai Chi scene in Tucson, Arizona—where ancient movement meets modern wellness in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. This guide explores the health benefits of Tai Chi and highlights Tucson’s top instructors, community programs, and inclusive classes for all skill levels. Whether you're seeking mindfulness, pain relief, or community connection, this article will help you find the perfect Tai Chi class near you.

Join us every Monday and Wednesday morning for a rejuvenating Tai Chi and Qigong class designed to help you cultivate calm, enhance flexibility, and restore your natural energy. Guided by gentle instruction, this class is perfect for all experience levels—no previous knowledge required. You’ll explore foundational techniques from Tai Chi and Qigong, integrating breath, posture, and mindful movement. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, improved balance, or a deeper connection to your body and spirit, this hour-long session offers a peaceful and empowering start to your week.

Old Peublo Tai Chi offers a beginner-friendly, stress-relieving practice that uses slow, mindful movement to improve balance, sleep, and emotional resilience. No experience necessary.

Learn the Punch and Parry sequence in Yang Style Tai Chi step by step. This guide breaks down the hand motions, footwork, timing, and posture so you can practice the form with clarity and balance. With drills, corrections, and training tips, you’ll refine coordination and develop rooted power through this sequence.

In this article, I break down the Tai Chi finishing sequence — the final push forward, foot adjustments, and gathered close. Learn how to transition smoothly from the punch and sleeve wipe into the ending posture with proper weight distribution, relaxed elbows, and foot alignment.