Our Portland Tai Chi classes are designed to help you develop health, strength and well being. This is a core on which all further studies in the internal arts are based. A practitioner can go on to develop remarkable power, martial ability, a deeply clear and calm state of mind and freedom from the stress…. Read more »
Beginners Walking Meditation
Simple, powerful walking meditation: Walking meditation is a potent but easily accessible exercise that is part of our Tai Chi and Yiquan training in Portland, OR. This basic exercise will train a calm and clear state of mind, strengthening your focus and emotional balance. It will cultivate strength in the stabilization muscles, clear the lungs… Read more »
Tai Chi and Running: 2 Pieces of a Beautiful Life
Tai Chi Running, Changing Life When you get up tomorrow, go for a 20 minute run or a walk fast enough to get your heart pounding. No excuses or hesitation. Go do it now. The rest of the day is up to you but if you refuse negativity and excuses at every opportunity then tomorrow… Read more »
Meditation That Works For Everyone
Meditation That Works for Everyone There is hope for those of us who have tried meditating and failed get our Zen on. Instead we just sit there with thoughts buzzing through our heads, stressing out about how our feet are going numb. This is not peaceful, not relaxing and definitely not lowering our blood pressure…. Read more »
Learning to Fully Relax with Tai Chi Chuan in Portland Oregon
Tai Chi Chuan is one of the most talked about and revered form of martial arts dating back several hundred years and as such has been documented as having numerous benefits. It is a combination of martial arts, meditation, health and healing learning to relax with Tai Chi Chuan is like no other. Unlike many… Read more »
Tai Chi VS Osteoporosis
Tai Chi & Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is for many simply a part of the aging process and it seems to be the most prevalent in women of both Caucasian and Asian descent over the age of 50 who are post-menopausal. Recent surveys reveal that if you are a woman who fits into this demographic and have… Read more »
Relieving the Stress of the Holidays through Tai Chi
For one reason or another, the Holiday Season brings with it higher levels of stress and anxiety than many people suffer from at any other time of the year. Whether it is the thought of gathering together with one’s family or the need to “shop until you drop” to make sure you have the perfect… Read more »
Building Better Self Esteem Through Tai Chi
While many people tend to stress the physical conditioning and health benefits of taking Tai Chi, but better self esteem through Tai Chi is another benefit to Tai Chi that is equally important. The amazing amount of difference it can make to a person’s self esteem is often a suprise to new practitioners. As a person participates… Read more »