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
The Night Sky May 7, 2020 By LindaMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Categories: What's Happening Now? Look up tonight into the night sky for the last supermoon of 2020. The Flower Moon will be in view if the clouds give way. Named for the flowers that bloom this time of year in the northern hemisphere, the. . . read more
Temporary Suspension of In- person classes Continue By LindaApril 26, 2020 Categories: What's Happening Now? Until the COVID-19 outbreak abates in person classes are temporarily suspended. Our health is essential to the wellbeing of our community. Online classes are available for beginning, intermediate T’ai Chi as well as Shibashi and Chair T’ai Chi. Contact me. . . read more
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