Halloween’s Full Moon 2020 By LindaOctober 30, 2020 Categories: Health & Wellbeing Our last full moon on Halloween was 19 years ago. So, this is a treat this year. The Hunter’s Moon or Beaver Moon is a micro moon- it appears smaller in the sky because it is farther from the earth.. . . read more
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