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Boosting our Immune System

By LindaSeptember 27, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

Some people believe that the over the counter  supplements sold to boost the immune system are helpful, there is no scientific research to support this. The immune system is an integrated group of cells. organs. proteins that function to protect,. . . read more

The Inner Outer World of T’ai Chi

By LindaSeptember 19, 2020 Categories: T'ai Chi Tips

The performance of T’ai Chi begins with setting the mind. Softening the body, quieting the eyes, breathing slowly and deeply. Then, we are ready to take our inner world and express it in the outer world of our body. Slow. . . read more

Tao

By LindaAugust 29, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

T’ai Chi Is not based on any religion or any person. It is based on the philosophy of Taoism which means ” path” toward harmony, balance, tranquility and a calm spirit. The goal of T’a Chi is peace and tranquility. . . read more

Qigong

By LindaAugust 17, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

There are  types of this ancient energy breathing form- medical (Healing), meditative and martial arts (T’ai Chi Chuan. I integrate qigong movements into many of my T’ai Chi classes but also teach 4 qigong routines- Shibashi, Five Animal Frolic, The. . . read more

The Happiness Hormones

By LindaAugust 9, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

There are four “happiness hormones”- dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. By employing some simple behavioral and mindful activities like T’ai Chi, holding hands, eating dark chocolate, walking in nature to name a few, we can make the flow of these. . . read more

The Sturgeon Full Moon August 2020

By LindaAugust 2, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized

As we look toward the sky this weekend,  we can see the first full moon of August 2020. Called the Sturgeon Moon, it reminds us of the sense of awe that fills us and connects our mind, body and spirit.. . . read more

Preventing Burnout

By LindaJuly 11, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized

Burnout is a word coined in 1974 for the exhaustion, fatigue and sense of dis- ease in the mind and body that comes from constant care giving without enough self- care.  It usually refers to “occupational’ burnout. But,  with so. . . read more

Embrace the Peacocks’ Tail

By LindaJuly 7, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

Embrace the Peacocks’ Tail is a signature posture in Yang Style T’ai Chi. The Peacock is a revered bird in many cultures around the world and is known for its courage and grace under fire. The message of the peacock. . . read more

Endurance

By LindaMay 31, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

There are four concepts in T’ai Chi that may be helpful as strategies to help us   endure  the  long stay at home and social distancing needed to stay safe.  These concepts are foundational principles of T’ai Chi but are used. . . read more

Patience

By LindaMay 18, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing

Patience is a foundational concept in T’ai Chi; the ability to stay focused in the present and to accept and tolerate what may be perceived as  uncomfortable or intolerable. Our community has done a good job at taking the precautions. . . read more

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