As martial arts go, none has been found to have more health benefits than Tai Chi. Once taught as a form of self-defense, it more well-known today for its healing powers. Tai Chi to reverse the effects of arthritis is amazing. Through focus on achieving a perfect balance of both mind and body, this martial… Read more »
Using Tai Chi Ch’uan as a component of Stroke Recovery
Tai Chi for stroke recovery. The practice of Tai Chi dates back over 600-700 years in China and has its origins in martial arts. Its aim is to bring together a person’s mind, body and soul through the practice of a number of slow, exacting flowing movements and postures. Ancient Chinese beliefs says that all… Read more »
Tai Chi Offers Help for the Elderly
Tai Chi offers help for the elderly. As we age many of us start to have problems with our sense of balance and in many cases this can lead to falls. These falls are often the cause of major injuries such as broken hips, especially in those over the age of 70. Because Tai Chi… Read more »
Taiji (Tai Chi) Offers Many Benefits for Seniors
Tai Chi offers many benefits to seniors. Although most of us tend to view martial arts in any form as something for younger people, if you look in the average Taiji (Tai Chi) class in Portland, Oregon, you are quite likely to see a number of senior citizens actively participating. Today’s seniors are far more active… Read more »
Tai Chi: Improving Your Corporation by Improving Your Work Environment
Tai Chi improving your work environment. The corporate world is one filled with an incredible amount of stress and long hours; often this leads to significantly reduced levels of employee performance and increase amounts of absenteeism. Worse than this, even in today’s tough employment environment it can lead to a high level of employee turnover…. Read more »
Tai Chi Helping Both Children and Adults with ADHD
Tai Chi helping people deal with ADHD. As most of us are aware, and particularly parents who have a child that has been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), life can be a whirlwind of non-stop activity and emotions. Days and often large segments of the nights are filled with a roller coaster of… Read more »
The Healing Powers of Tai Chi
Have you reached a point in your life where something just does not feel quite right in your world? You feel tired and may be a little out of sorts, yet there is nothing medically wrong with you. Quite simply put, something in your world just feels off, almost as if there is something missing… Read more »
The low impact benefits of Tai Chi classes In Portland
What many people do not realize is that because of the the low impact benefits of Tai Chi, Tai Chi is the most commonly practiced exercise in the world. Millions of people practice this ancient Chinese martial art to improve their overall physical and mental health. No longer is the practice of Tai Chi Chuan… Read more »