"Tuck the tailbone in" is a common expression heard in Tai Chi class. For beginners, this may give lots of "?" mark in their heads. Read on to clarify this mysterious expression...

"Tuck the tailbone in"  our teacher would say in class, and I would just sort of wiggle my hips as if I know what I was doing. For the longest time, I was not quite sure what that really meant. I had not much clue how to feel my tailbone. So if you happen to be struggling with this concept, I feel your struggle. It sounds so easy- but not so easy to modern day people who sit all day long squishing the spine.

Shakti's Elements is an art and wellness studio in Santa Monica. This is where I practice Tai Chi and Yoga. Walk into studio and you will feel instantly calm and peaceful. There is something about this place that makes you feels like coming home. People here are welcome, caring, and truthful. The best thing is to try out different classes and find the one that resonate with you.

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When you read the site, you may notice I quote "Master Zi" often.  He is my teacher, mentor and role model.  The philosophy and teachings of Master Zi influenced me in a positives way throughout the years.

His real name is Nzazi Malonga, but everyone calls him "Z" or "Master Zi."  It really made me laugh when I saw the name of the grand surf master in "Surf's up".  (If you have seen that movie, everything about how "Z" is in "Surf's Up" reminded me of Master Zi... what he says and other details...)