The Deep End By LindaApril 20, 2020April 21, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing, Uncategorized Indigenous people traversed the rivers and waterways and used sealed hollowed out gourds, animal bladders and goat hides filled with air to stay afloat. The use of flotation devices can be dated as long ago as 800 BC. Today, we. . . read more
Hope overcomes Adversity By LindaApril 11, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing What many religions of the world have in common is that hope and faith will overcome adversity. During this time of crisis in our world, may each of us find a sense of peace and calm through hope and faith. . . read more
Staying SANE during the Pandemic Crisis By LindaApril 7, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized A wonderful article from the Blue Zone Study tells us how to stay SANE during this crisis. S is for Seriously- take all medical advice seriously and follow the precautions carefully. This is very important to protect ourselves and others.. . . read more
Step up to the Seven Stars By LindaApril 1, 2020 Categories: What's Happening Now? The Seven Sister and Venus in our view: In T’ai Chi, we perform a posture called “step up to the seven stars.” You will get to see this beautiful cluster if you are lucky.About half an hour after sunset tonight,. . . read more
A Wish….. By LindaMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing During these difficult days, may there be peace to those that suffer, may we be kind and forgiving to ourselves, may we trust our intuition, engage our creativity, bathe in the beauty of nature, connect with people who are dear. . . read more
Managing Anxiety By LindaMarch 23, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing Feeling anxious or depressed is a common reaction to the stress of the COVID-19 outbreak and crisis. How long will it last? How bad will it get? What will happen to the elders in my family, friends, my family? What. . . read more
Heart and Soul By LindaMarch 21, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing How do we sustain our health and wellbeing during this difficult time of isolating and reduced social contact? People can do anything on the short run but how do we maintain our heart and soul over longer periods of time?. . . read more
World T’ai Chi Day Cancelled By LindaMarch 18, 2020March 18, 2020 Categories: What's Happening Now? The World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, an international event that occurs on the last Saturday in April is cancelled and moved to May 30, 2020. I host an annual event at the Firehouse that is free to the public. . . read more
Take a Deep Long Breath By LindaMarch 18, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing Deep breathing is a core principle of performing T’a Chi. Now more than ever, breathing deeply helps build and maintain healthy lungs leading to increased capacity and overall health and wellbeing. Remember to inhale deeply from your abdomen and exhale. . . read more