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
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