Here’s an excerpt from the first chapter of The Essence of T’ai Chi Ch’uan – The Literary Tradition: In motion all parts of the body must be light nimble and strung together. The ch’i (breath) should be excited the shen (spirit) should be internally gathered. Let the postures be without breaks or holes, hollows or… Read More >>>

A theme keeps popping up in the articles and blog posts I’ve been reading. I repeatedly see words like insecurity, self-doubt, anxiety and fear. I’m tired of talking about these things, to be honest. With the holidays coming, I’ve wanted to write something fun, and spent the better part of November resisting more thought on… Read More >>>

Fall racing is here and I’ve got making weight on the brain! I trained at 142 pounds, give or take, as an undergrad at Lehigh. When I walked into Undine Barge Club, newly graduated and eager to learn how to scull, the world of club and elite level rowing was still unfamiliar and unclear. Despite… Read More >>>