After pulling out my Tai Chi DVD and working through the postures for several days, I’ve decided to move on. Problem is, I don’t remember the instruction that went with the movements. Thanks to ECT, that part of my memory is gone. What I do remember about my Tai Chi class was that there was a lot to remember when doing the postures—stance, flow, follow-through, breathing, visualization. And that’s just the stuff I remember about the stuff I’ve forgotten.
The demonstrator on the DVD (the director of the school I attended) moves through the postures quickly and turns her back to the camera for a long stretch. So, not only can I not remember what to do, I can’t even see what to do.
I gave it a shot. I think I’ll do Zumba instead.
SandySue Altered
Jun 16, 2012 @ 09:04:21
For years I followed various fitness programs, but they just didn’t fit. I think I stayed too long at some of them, hoping for something to change – that someday I would love doing the motions. Jogging back in the 80’s was about the only “high” I ever got from routine exercise. Back then we didn’t have foot-friendly athletic shoes like we do now, nor did we know not to run on hard asphalt and cement. Now I have these wonderful, aching knees, ankles and feet!
Jun 16, 2012 @ 14:40:11
I give thanks every day that I love to be in the water. When I’m churning it up, I really feel like Xena and imagine that I scare the lifeguards to death.
Jun 16, 2012 @ 16:25:14
I just LOVE Zumba! And the chick in the video has got it going on! WooHoo.
Jun 16, 2012 @ 18:51:09
I know, right? I love her verve!
Jun 18, 2012 @ 09:29:59
I took Tai Chi at the community college a couple of years ago. I think I liked the IDEA of it; that if I were traveling and came upon a group of elderly Chinese in Shanghai (or aging hipsters in San Francisco) I could just jump into the group and look all Zen. Problem is, if you don’t practice it all the time you totally lose the moves. I can’t remember one of them, so don’t feel bad, Sandy.
Jun 18, 2012 @ 11:01:05
Yeah, that whole idea of looking Zen is a lot more appealing that being Zen. I’m happy doing Zumba instead.
Jun 19, 2012 @ 10:09:55
LOL – yeah. If I want to look Zen then I’ll sit and meditate. Zumba is waaaay better. Have fun!
Jun 19, 2012 @ 10:35:56
Can a person “Om” to a Latin beat?