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Explore the Benefits of the Internal Arts

Welcome to the Internal Arts Costa del Sol blog. Here, I share insights, reflections, and practical guidance on the benefits of the internal arts — from Tai Chi and Qigong to meditation and mindful movement. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or deepening your practice, these articles aim to inspire, inform, and support you every step of the way.

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Standing meditation for creativity and artistic inspiration

Standing meditation, especially through practices like Yiquan, supports creativity and artistic inspiration by fostering relaxation, mindful structure, and deep presence. Releasing expectations and maintaining a consistent, disciplined practice allows these qualities to unfold naturally, encouraging authentic expression and personal growth.
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Yielding in Tai Chi and Life

Yielding in Tai Chi embodies a conscious, adaptive response to external forces, transforming resistance into a fluid redirection of energy. Applied to daily life, this principle encourages flexibility, resilience, and empathy, helping us navigate challenges with grace while turning conflict into opportunities for deeper understanding and growth.
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Movement and Stillness in Tai Chi

Discover how movement and stillness in Tai Chi create a profound mind-body connection, fostering balance, awareness, and gentle power through mindful practice.
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Tai Chi at the Speed of Nature

This article is a personal reflection on how Tai Chi practice can become a dialogue with the natural world — a form of moving meditation in harmony with life itself.
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My Journey Into Standing Meditation/Yiquan

It all started nearly some thirty years ago in a dark, cold, basement garage in Portland, Oregon USA. I was in my mid 20s at the time and had already tried various martial disciplines such as boxing, Thai Boxing, Jiu- Jitsu and Lameco/Eskrima but was never really passionate about any of them.
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My Passion for Tai Chi

Tai Chi has had a remarkable impact on my life since I discovered it in 1996 and I want to pass along some of the incredible benefits it can provide for others as well.
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