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It's Never Been Easier to Share the Benefits of Tai Chi
Not all that long ago, I distributed a handout at my workshops for new Tai Chi for Arthritis instructors that could be copied for...

Ralph Dehner
Dec 13, 20211 min read
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Traditional Tai Chi vs. Tai Chi for Health
What's the Difference? A common criticism of the Tai Chi for Health Institute is that instructors are often relatively new to tai chi...

Ralph Dehner
May 15, 20212 min read
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The Science Behind Tai Chi Breathing
Does How We Breathe Really Make a Difference? As we practice our taichi, we breathe through the nose, and the tongue lightly touches the...

Ralph Dehner
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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Tips for Improving Your Tai Chi Skills
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...

Ralph Dehner
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Tai Chi Retreat at the Beach
There is something wonderful about getting away from our busy lives and taking a slower pace, surrounded by beauty and sharing Tai Chi...

Ralph Dehner
Jan 17, 20202 min read
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Reduce Holiday Stress with a Commitment to Self-Care
The holidays can be a time of great joy, seeing family, holiday shopping and eating festively. Planning, cooking shopping, and visiting...

Ralph Dehner
Dec 2, 20191 min read
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Tai Chi vs Qi Gong
Just what is the difference between Qi Gong and Tai Chi? Qi Gong means “life-force energy cultivation exercises.” There are written...

Ralph Dehner
Oct 18, 20192 min read
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Tai Chi for Cancer Recovery
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...

Ralph Dehner
May 22, 20191 min read
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What is Soaring Crane Qi Gong?
Qi gong is a system of ancient Chinese movement designed to strengthen and balance internal energy. There are thousands of qi go ng forms...

Ralph Dehner
Jan 23, 20192 min read
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Tai Chi Breathing | Learning to Exhale
We always consider the breath when practicing tai chi, but frequently our focus is on inhaling, leaving the exhalation almost as an...

Ralph Dehner
Nov 13, 20181 min read
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Tai Chi Improves Health by Increasing Oxygen in the Blood
The slow relaxed movements of tai chi have long been known to improve health and decrease stress. The new book, Mindful Exercise:...

Ralph Dehner
Sep 26, 20181 min read
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Tai Chi Relieves Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A recent study has shown that tai chi is better than aerobic exercise for reducing the severity of fibromyalgia. Not only did tai chi...

Ralph Dehner
May 10, 20181 min read
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Is Tai Chi Good Training for Heart Health?
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...

Ralph Dehner
Apr 18, 20181 min read
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Harvard Medical School Names Tai Chi the Best Exercise for Balance
Decreasing falls due to poor balance is one of our biggest challenges as we age or work with the aging population. Many things help. ...

Ralph Dehner
Apr 18, 20181 min read
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The Importance of Tai Chi Principles
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...

Ralph Dehner
Apr 8, 20181 min read
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Inner Calm & the Hummingbird Challenge
Just what is inner focus, calmness, mental quietness??? When you are doing your Reiki self-treatments, your Qi Gong or Tai Chi practice,...

Ralph Dehner
Apr 6, 20182 min read
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Letting Go of the Body Tai Chi Principle #6 | Using the Mind Instead of Force
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...

Ralph Dehner
Apr 3, 20182 min read
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Breathing Breaks
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....

Ralph Dehner
Apr 2, 20181 min read
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