Have Qi, Will Travel

Not all that long ago, I distributed a handout at my workshops for new Tai Chi for Arthritis instructors that could be copied for...

What's the Difference? A common criticism of the Tai Chi for Health Institute is that instructors are often relatively new to tai chi...

Does How We Breathe Really Make a Difference? As we practice our taichi, we breathe through the nose, and the tongue lightly touches the...

It's a great time to expand your practice! I am often asked, “Now that I have taken a Tai Chi for Arthritis workshop, which routines...

There is something wonderful about getting away from our busy lives and taking a slower pace, surrounded by beauty and sharing Tai Chi...

The holidays can be a time of great joy, seeing family, holiday shopping and eating festively. Planning, cooking shopping, and visiting...

Just what is the difference between Qi Gong and Tai Chi? Qi Gong means “life-force energy cultivation exercises.” There are written...

Tai Chi can ease the side effects of cancer treatment It might not sound logical to start a brand new exercise program while in the...

Qi gong is a system of ancient Chinese movement designed to strengthen and balance internal energy. There are thousands of qi go ng forms...

We always consider the breath when practicing tai chi, but frequently our focus is on inhaling, leaving the exhalation almost as an...

The slow relaxed movements of tai chi have long been known to improve health and decrease stress. The new book, Mindful Exercise:...

A recent study has shown that tai chi is better than aerobic exercise for reducing the severity of fibromyalgia. Not only did tai chi...

As a personal trainer I was always taught you had to get into your "Target Heart Zone" regularly for at least 20 minutes to condition the...

Decreasing falls due to poor balance is one of our biggest challenges as we age or work with the aging population.  Many things help. ...

Whatever your level of tai chi training, turn to the essential principles of tai chi to find new depth in your practice. While there are...

Just what is inner focus, calmness, mental quietness??? When you are doing your Reiki self-treatments, your Qi Gong or Tai Chi practice,...

How does one "let go" of the body, in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Reiki, in life? In Taoism it is called "doing without doing." Letting go of...

What is the one thing in your life that you can manipulate but not ignore, control but not totally, is free but life giving? Your breath....