Teaching Tips (June 1999)

I like to help my students applying T’ai Chi principles and having T’ai Chi consciousness in the midst of a busy active life. One teaching tool I use is giving out strips of little color dots (usually blue) that can be purchased in the stationary or office supplies section of major stores. I suggest places that they can put these, i.e. car steering wheel, computer, bathroom mirror, checkbook, kitchen cupboard door, etc. The blue dot then can remind them to check that they are not holding the breath, or to be aware of their T’an T’ien or whatever principle we’ve discussed in class.

Students report this as very helpful, and they sometimes come back to class with some fun stories to share.