Author Archives: Eric Borreson

About Eric Borreson

Eric Borreson - a student and teacher, finds teaching tai chi, qigong, and meditation to be a path to a more meaningful life. Eric is the founder and director of Meditation in Motion, specializing in teaching about living healthier and happier lives. He teaches tai chi, qigong, and meditation at the prestigious Heartland Spa, a top 10 destination spa, located in Gilman, IL. In addition, he teaches tai chi (Yang 24, Sun-style tai chi, and Dr. Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Diabetes) at other venues. He conducts workshops and teaches private lessons on request. He writes a weekly wellness column at http://eric-taichi.blogspot.com.

Perseverance in Taiji

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Eric Borreson

[Meditation in Motion  动中冥想] Perseverance in Taiji By Eric Borreson             Perseverance is an important element of learning taiji. When you start learning taiji, you will probably find it slow, and even awkward. This is because taiji is very different … Continue reading →

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Manifesting Yin and Yang in Taiji

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Eric Borreson

[Meditation in Motion] By Eric Borreson One of the fundamental principles of tai chi is that we start in wu ji, or neutral emptiness. As we begin to move, wu ji separates into the yin and yang that our body … Continue reading →

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A Simple Taiji Technique to Calm the Mind

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Eric Borreson

  A Simple Taiji Technique to Calm the Mind By Eric Borreson   One of the signature movements of Sun style taiji is the open and close hands. On the surface, it is just a simple movement of the hands. … Continue reading →

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Truths About Tai Chi for Health and Longevity

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Eric Borreson

Truths About Tai Chi for Health and Longevity By Eric Borreson Many scientific studies of tai chi have shown that there are significant medical benefits to practicing tai chi. These benefits include good health and longevity. However, these studies don’t … Continue reading →

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Jing – Mental Quietness and Serenity

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Eric Borreson

[Meditation in Motion] Jing – Mental Quietness and Serenity By Eric Borreson Jing is a mental phase where the mind quiets down and ignores the mental chatter that we are normally bombarded with. Jing means to be focused and aware … Continue reading →

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Proprioception and Kinesthetic Sense

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Eric Borreson

Proprioception and Kinesthetic Sense by Eric Borreson Proprioception and Taiji Taiji is a great exercise to improve proprioception and kinesthetic sense. During movement of any kind, we are constantly losing our balance and regaining it quickly. The better our ability … Continue reading →

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Meditation In Motion – Taiji and Meditation

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Eric Borreson

[Meditation in Motion] Taiji and Meditation Eric Borreson Taiji is often discussed as a meditative practice. Meditation does not mean the same thing as relaxation. It does not mean achieving a state of blissful calmness. Meditation is all about intention … Continue reading →

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Meditation In Motion – Sinking the Qi

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Eric Borreson

  Meditation In Motion Sinking The Qi by Eric Borreson         Sinking the qi is a common term in taiji, but many people find it very confusing. Sinking the qi simply refers to using your breath to help … Continue reading →

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Plateaus In Learning Taiji

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Eric Borreson

[Meditation In Motion] Plateaus In Learning Taiji Eric Borreson When people begin learning something new, they often learn quickly. Their minds become engaged in the learning. However, when learning taiji, learning quickly is not necessarily better than learning slowly and … Continue reading →

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Meditation In Motion – Relax and Loosen in Taiji

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Eric Borreson

[Meditation In Motion] Relax and Loosen in Taiji by Eric Borreson One of the first principles typically taught in taiji is song (松). A common translation is relax, but this is not sufficient to adequately describe the term. It can … Continue reading →

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