If you were to go out for a walk on any given morning in many Chinese towns and cities you would come across an amazing sight. What you would see is dozens of people from youth to seniors who were performing what looked almost like a mass ballet as they are all moving together synchronization… Read more »
Tai Chi Is Being Found to Help Parkinson’s Disease Patients
For those who are not sure what Parkinson’s disease is, it is brain disorder that causes symptoms such as tremors and stiff or jerky movements that can make it very difficult for those with this disease to walk and take part in a number of other physical activities. While estimates vary depending on where you… Read more »
Using Tai Chi to Improve Your Posture and Reduce Back Pain
Tai Chi & Back Pain, In the last few years the practice of Tai Chi in cities such as Portland Oregon and in fact all over the US has been rapidly gaining in popularity. Many people are now using this Chinese martial art as a way to improve their posture and to control both back… Read more »
Tai Chi Breathing Exercises Can Change Your Life
Tai Chi Breathing, you know? The simple fact is that we all take breathing for granted; after all it is something that we all do without putting much thought into it and is something that we have to do in order to live. If it is this natural, why on earth would we need to… Read more »
Tai Chi For Neuropathy
Tai Chi, Dealing with Peripheral Neuropathy If you have ever driven past a public park in Portland Oregon and seen a group of people who are all going through a range of what appears to be carefully synchronized movements, chances are good that they are practicing Tai Chi an ancient Chinese martial art. This particular… Read more »
Restoring Your Qi with Tai Chi
In Chinese philosophy the term Qi or Chi is used to denote the flow of natural energy that exists in all living beings. It is said that as long as your Qi is in alignment and flowing smoothly throughout your body, you are in harmony with the world and that you are physically and mentally… Read more »
Tai Chi Complimentary Alternative Medicine
Tai Chi Alternative Medicine The practice of Tai Chi such as that taught in Portland Oregon, started as a form of martial arts taught in China several centuries ago. Today you will find this mind-body practice being used as a (CAM) or complementary and alternative medicine in many countries, including the US where the benefits… Read more »
Tai Chi For Disabilities
Tai Chi & Disabilities Tai Chi was first developed several centuries ago in China by experts in martial arts as a way to significantly improve their self-defense moves and skills. While it may be considered a martial art, many now practice Tai Chi Chuan in places like Portland Oregon for the many incredible health benefits… Read more »