Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
This article is based on an expert interview with Frank Blaney, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Frank Blaney is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about making Qigong more accessible to people, Frank is the author of "Qigong: The Quick & Easy Start-Up Guide." He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and trains executives and staff of corporations, NGOs, and communities in self-care, personal performance and conflict resolution. He holds an MA in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills.
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Warming up before a regular workout is a must to get your muscles ready and prevent injuries, but what about before you do tai chi? What warm up stretches and exercises work best for tai chi? In this video, Certified Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor Frank Blaney shares his best tips for preparing for your tai chi practice.
Key Takeaways
- Don’t worry about doing complex warm up exercises specifically for tai chi. You can just do whatever mild warm up stretches and exercises normally work for you.
- Stay within your comfort zone when you’re warming up and doing tai chi. You don’t want to push yourself too much and hurt yourself.
