To understand the nature of Tai Chi Chuan (meaning "Supreme Ultimate Fist") we have to put it into context with the culture from where it has come. This means we have to look closer at the Chinese culture and, in particular, the spiritual tradition of Taoism which is where Tai Chi Chuan finds its roots and sustenance. The art of tai chi is said to improve the flow of Chi (Qi), the traditional Chinese concept of a physically intangible energy or life force. In scientific studies, tai chi has been proven to improve a host of medical conditions including, but not limited to: muscular pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular problems, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and ADHD. Though its low-impact workout is especially helpful to seniors, tai chi is for everyone and is deceptively simple in appearance. The thing to keep in mind about Taoism is that it is about an attunement with nature. Not just nature outside of us, but also the nature within us. This principle is called Tzu Jan, or Ziran in pinyin, and it is the principle of being "self-so" or embodying one's "self-nature". So beyond the health benefits and stress relief, Tai Chi Chuan is also a means to tap into one's inner self. Tai Chi isn't about putting your arms out in front of you. No. Just no. For every moment, there's purpose, flow and, for some, a fighting application. While you're practising, think about these things. What does this move symbolize? How does such a simple move evoke such energy? We're just going to outline a few here (there are tons), but a pretty standard one that is seen in every variety is the single whip. It's where every point along your arms and upper torso is part of a whip -- they could explode with a force of energy at any moment, becoming the end of the whip. Doesn't seem so effortless now! For this one, your weight should always be on one leg -- but both feet should always be on the ground. You'll be shifting back and forth as you test your balance. So to your arms should be opposite -- one should be moving fast and on different planes and the other should be slow and deliberate (but never flaccid and weak). " This can even be something you do waiting in line at the self-check out. You simply stand with your feet on the floor, parallel, shoulder-width apart. Then you pour your weight onto one leg and hold; after a few breaths in and out, you begin slowly pouring your weight onto the other leg and holding. Do this for a few minutes, clearing your mind and becoming aware of your balance. With your elbows out in front of you and your wrists relaxed, begin your arm circles. Start on the first level making slow circles with your fingers, then your wrists, then your forearms, and then through your shoulder. Try to keep perfect, unmoving balance in your core at all times. Do leg cycling, too! Sit down and work from your toes to your thighs, bending your knees when you need to. Be sure to go both clockwise and counterclockwise. Again, this move is slightly different in each style of Tai Chi, but the general gist is the same: move from a standing position into a deep (hamstring) lunge as gracefully as possible! Once you're there, test your balance with your arms. Move them around on different planes and at different speeds. Can you hold it? For most beginners, you'll probably want to stick to the short form. That's 13-40 moves long and generally lasts about 5-20 minutes. But once you get that down, you may be craving more. That's where the long form comes in! It's 80 or more moves and can take over an hour. Talk about stress relief!
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One-sentence summary -- Master the moves by understanding the philosophy and its makers. Think about more than just doing the move. Try the single whip move. Do the white crane spreads wings move. Practice "pouring. Do arm circles. Master the "snake creeps down" move. Go from short form to long form.

USB ports are rectangular with a solid piece of plastic on the upper half of the slot and an empty space on the bottom. The port should have a graphic of three branching arrows pointing upward (or downward, depending on your PC) next to it. If you're using a desktop, your USB ports are most likely integrated into the CPU, while laptop USB ports are usually on the left or right edges of the casing. Make sure the solid piece on the inside of the memory stick's port is on the bottom when you plug it in. This may take a few minutes if this is your first time installing this memory stick on your PC. If the memory stick doesn't automatically open, double-click "My Computer" and find your memory stick's name under the "Devices and drives" section. Double-click its name to open the memory stick window. If your files are all in the same place, simply click and drag your cursor across your files until you've highlighted all of them. To search for a file on your PC, open the Start menu and type the file's name into the search bar at the bottom of the menu. If you're using Cortana, the field should say "Ask me anything". If you don't want to save your files on your computer, just click-and-drag your selected files over to the memory stick window and drop them there. Some memory sticks will duplicate your files by default, leaving the original copies of the files on your computer. This will select the memory stick as the destination for your files. This will add them to your memory stick. Depending on the size of your files, adding them to the memory stick can take anywhere from a couple of seconds to hours. This toolbar is in the same area as the clock. The icon resembles the outline of a memory stick with a check mark next to it, and it should produce the phrase "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" when you hover over it with your cursor. You may have to click the upward-facing arrow in the far left side of this toolbar in order to see the flash drive icon. Ejecting your memory stick before physically removing it from your computer is important, because failing to do so can corrupt files both on your computer and on the memory stick. You can also right-click the memory stick's name in the "My Computer" directory and select "Eject [Memory Stick Name]". Do this gently, or you might damage your memory stick. You have successfully added files to your memory stick!
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One-sentence summary -- Locate your PC's USB port. Plug your memory stick into the USB port. Wait for the memory stick's interface to appear. Select the files you would like to add to the memory stick. Hold down Ctrl and tap C to copy your files. Click the memory stick window. Hold down Ctrl and tap V to paste your files. Wait for your files to finish transferring. Find the memory stick icon in the lower right-hand corner toolbar. Click the memory stick icon to eject your memory stick. Remove your memory stick from your computer.

Store them in a tin or other airtight container, where they will keep for up to a month.
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Mix the confectioner's sugar, lemon juice and cream in a bowl with a whisk until all of the sugar lumps have dissolved. Spread a thin layer of icing on top of each cookie using a butter knife or cheese spreader. Allow the cookies and the icing to cool completely before you remove the cookies from the racks.