Bringing Compassion to Life Through Movement | Adam Lacey

Can compassion be moved? In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with Adam Lacey — a Counselling Psychologist and accredited T’ai Chi Chih teacher from Oxfordshire, UK — to explore a truly embodied path to compassion.T’ai Chi Chih is a gentle, mindful movement practice designed to cultivate Chi (intrinsic energy) and nurture wellbeing. But more than that, as Adam beautifully explains, it can awaken compassion — not only within ourselves, but in our communities.From its origins with founder Justin Stone to its profound impact on refugees, children, older adults, and people in recovery, Adam shares how this non-martial, moving meditation offers healing through presence, connection, and flow.💫 Whether you're curious about Chi, interested in body-based compassion practices, or just looking for a moment of peace — this conversation might just move you too.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome to Compassion in a T-Shirt00:16 – Meet Adam Lacey: Counselling Psychologist & T’ai Chi Chih Teacher00:59 – What is T’ai Chi Chih?03:07 – The Origins: Who was Justin Stone?05:07 – Chi (Qi): Understanding Intrinsic Energy08:14 – What Happens in a T’ai Chi Chih Session?15:48 – How Compassion Comes to Life in TCC22:17 – Adam’s Personal Journey with the Practice24:00 – Teaching TCC in Refugee, School, & Recovery Settings29:30 – T’ai Chi Chih’s Relevance in a Post-Pandemic World35:50 – Hopes for the Future: Research & Outreach38:14 – Final Reflections🌿 Subscribe for more conversations on compassion, healing, and the human spirit.👇 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever experienced compassion through movement?LINKS:The health benefits of tai chihttps://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chiT’ai Chi Chih websitehttps://taichichih.org/T’ai Chi Chih find a practitionerhttps://taichichih.org/search-tai-chi-chih-teacher/?geodir_search=1&stype=gd_place&sComplete silent seated T'ai Chi Chih Practicehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLuuKmW4qwIA complete silent standing practicehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RkFWbO1KOkThe Harvard Medical School Guide To Tai Chihttps://archive.org/details/the-harvard-medical-school-guide-to-tai-chi-12-weeks-to-a-healthy-body-strong-he_202209The Science of Tai Chi and Qigong and Whole Person Health Part I: Rationale and State of the Sciencehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40091656/The Science of Tai Chi and Qigong and Whole Person Health Part I: Rationale and State of the Sciencehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40091656/If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://amzn.to/4knPv7h Say hi on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StanSteindl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_stan_steindl/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-steindl-150a5264/ Website: https://www.stansteindl.com/ YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/WY8Z-NnDg-w*Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Video hashtags:Tai Chi Chih, movement, embodiment, compassion, self-compassion, well-being