Tai Chi & Chemotherapy According to figures released by the American Cancer Society in 2011, there are currently over 11.4 million people in this country alone currently suffering from some form of cancer. As we all know there are many different types of cancer treatment that all have varying levels of success. What is also… Read more »
5 Reasons to Practice Tai Chi for the Mind
Practice Tai Chi to Train Your Mental State When focusing a well developed tai chi practice (article on that soon to follow) on effecting our state of mind we emphasize certain tools and intent in our training. Breath work is one of the most fundamental keys both to our state of mind and the internal… Read more »
Tai Chi Offers Seniors a Physical and Emotional Boost
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 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 »
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 »
What are your Tai Chi Benefits?
Growing older? What are your Tai Chi Benefits? There are a number of Tai Chi benefits that are directly related to growing older. As we age, many of us start to suffer from a number of ailments such as arthritis, loss of balance and as a result of this significant injury. Before we look too deeply… Read more »