What a treat! This week we have a guest voice on the TCA blog. Ethan DeFord is a long-time Tai Chi Alchemist and Martial Artist of several persuasions. His brain is always working, and today we get to witness the fruit of its labor. Please feel free to comment and discuss, personally this gets me in the mood to soak in a hot tub, surrounded by red rocks…
The Dragon & The Condor — A Workshop in the Catskill Mountains
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
THE DRAGON & THE CONDOR Kaaterskill Falls, Catskill Mts. May 19, 9am-4pm $100 including lunch Join the event on facebook and stay up to date Contact info@taichialchemy.com for more information Chinese internal martial arts meets American indigenous shamanism.The remarkable Tom DeLacy (martial artist, healer, indigenous Honduran shaman, and NYC police detective) joins Rick Barrett (martial artist, energy healer, and author of Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate) for a very special healing retreat in the Catskill mountains. They combine their diverse skills and eclectic interests to empower and inspire, accessing the healing energies of water by the beautiful Kaaterskill Falls in the… Read More
Guru Mike’s Daily Warm-up Sequence
December 9, 2012 by 2 Comments
Here is a little clip I filmed during our most recent Tai Chi Alchemy workshop in Sedona, Arizona. Guru Mike Casto demonstrates a short, daily sequence that helps reduce the chance of injuries in your own practice, whatever it may be. This is what he has to say about it: The warm up “Strain Prevention” program I shared that everyone loved is from a man named Scott Sonnon. You can find his page athttps://www.facebook.com/sonnon I met him at an event in 2000 and was very impressed with him both as a person and with what he taught. Since then I’ve… Read More
Open Center Flyer Available for Circulation
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Howdy folks, this is Micaela speaking. Being a driving force behind the PR for Rick’s events isn’t always easy. But you can help! Here is a handy flyer for the upcoming Love Or Fear workshop at the New York Open Center. Please hang these up at your local coffee shop or workplace bulletin. We want to make this event one to remember! Thanks for your support and hope to see you there! Micaela Colleen Creative Director & Marketing www.taichialchemy.com micaela@taichialchemy.com 917.656.1023 Download Here: Love or Fear: Toward a Love-Based Martial Art
