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Tai Chi Breathing
How important can breathing be? We all do it everyday, naturally. We don’t have to learn it, do we? It depends if you want to breathe efficiently, sending oxygen to every cell for maximum benefit, or just breathe to get by. We take thousands of breaths every day. Air is the most important thing we […]
Tai Chi for Strength as well as Calmness
We often talk about the calming side of Tai Chi since we live such hectic lives in an over-busy world of constant stimulation and connection. But it is good to know that Tai Chi is also a great exercise for improving strength and stamina to keep you going. Strength and stamina are not just about […]
Tai Chi Studies Show Benefits to our Health
For years we have had many studies on how Tai Chi Benefits the health of adults Studies on adults show Tai Chi: improves breathing – filling every cell of your lungs with oxygen reduces bone loss improves strength helps with arthritis lowers blood pressure stimulates imagery for better mind-body integration relieves stress […]
Can Exercise Boost Your Mood?
Does exercise improve your mood or does your mood improve your exercise? We know they go together. But a new study from Harvard Medical School showed a 26% decrease in depression for each major measured increase in physical activity. For example 15 minutes of walking instead of 15 minutes of sitting. Does it […]
MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM
MINDFULNESS in the classroom can make a huge difference. “Mindfulness is a way to pause and reflect on the here and now. To be fully present in what is happening in the present, without worry about the future or past. The idea is that teaching this philosophy and using activities and practices in the classroom […]
TAI CHI IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE POPULAR
Great News: Regular practice of mind-body activities such as Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga are up by 300% over the past 15 years. Tai Chi is becoming more and more popular. Why? Because they are beneficial, natural and focus on the whole body. Acute and chronic pain, arthritis and depressions are the three medical conditions […]