Chief Instructor: Sifu John C. Loupos - Since 1968

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DVDs

Tai Chi Connections DVD

Tai Chi Connections (DVD)

In this Tai Chi Connections DVD, Master-Teacher John Loupos teaches a traditional Yang style Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) form, with a unique emphasis on revealing the underlying principles that characterize higher level Tai Chi practice, no matter what style of Tai Chi you're interested in studying. (more...)

CDs

Functional Differentiation of the Lumbar, Thoracic, & Cervical Spine CD

Functional Differentiation of the
Lumbar, Thoracic, & Cervical Spine

If twisting to look behind now entails a more concerted effort... if turning your head to either direction has devolved from a near automatic motion into one necessarily slower and more thought-out, perhaps even a whole body affair, than this CD series is for you. (more...)

Where Breath Meets Qi: Perineal Breathing & More CD

Where Breath Meets Qi: Perineal Breathing & More

Get Your Qi Unstuck & Improve Your Libido. This unique approach to conscious and conscientious breathing and somatic organization makes for an invaluable practice adjunct for anyone involved in mindful disciplines, whether it be yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, or just livin in your body in the best way you can. The lessons in this learning series offer a truly unique blending of some of the best and most healthful methods drawn from the traditions of East and West. (more...)

Swaying in the Breeze CD

Swaying in the Breeze

For Improved Balance & Proprioception. Ideal for Tai Chi'ers, Yoga enthusiasts, and anyone involved in a sport or fitness discipline that calls for unerring balance and agility, as well as for persons whose natural sense of balance and proprioception has been compromised due to age or injury... this learning series will help you to stand straighter and to organize and move your body with more surety and certitude. (more...)

Swimming in All Directions to Free Your Shoulders CD

Swimming in All Directions to Free Your Shoulders

Differentiated Movements for Your Elbows & Scapulae. Ideal for Tai Chi'ers, The title of this Somatics learning series is in homage to an early metaphor for Tai Chi - “Swimming in the Air.” Constrained movement of the shoulders is widespread in today’s world, and a source of genuine concern not only for Tai Chi enthusiasts, but for dancers, yogis, and athletes and fitness buffs of all persuasions. (more...)

Movements for Sensing & Freeing the Sacrum & Cranium CD

Movements for Sensing & Freeing the Sacrum & Cranium

For Tai Chi’ers & other human beings. Listen and follow along to learn how to regain awareness and full voluntary control of the most central regions of your body by attending dually to the movement potential of the sacroiliac arrangement below and the neck and cranium above. (more...)

Books

Inside Tai Chi Book

Inside Tai Chi

Hints, Tips, Process and Training for Students and Teachers. Inside Tai Chi will prepare anyone taking the journey for what to expect along the way, offering practical advice, observations, training exercises and detailed discussions on the learning process. (more...)

Exploring Tai Chi Book

Exploring Tai Chi

Contemporary Views on an Ancient Art. Exploring Tai Chi helps students to understand the intricacies of Tai Chi training as well as the underlying motives and psychological processes involved in any ongoing practice of this ancient discipline. (more...)

Tai Chi Connections Book

Tai Chi Connections

Advancing Your Tai Chi Experience. This book looks deeply into Tai Chi's technical intricacies and nuances, offering guidance and practice tips, replete with step-by-step directions, on how to bring your Tai Chi to a higher level of correct execution. (more...)