Tag Archives: taiji

Mind-Body Medicine Research Update (March 2012)

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update] Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The New England Journal of Medicine.  2012 Feb 9;366(6):511-9. by Li F, Harmer P, Fitzgerald K, Eckstrom E, Stock R, Galver J, Maddalozzo G, Batya SS.  from Oregon … Continue reading →

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Wuji in Motion-The Nurturing Gong of Push Hands

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Rodney Owen

The Nurturing Gong of Push Hands by Rodney J Owen Push hands practice is a crucial component of a complete Taiji curriculum.  There are multiple styles, types, and approaches to push hands, but ultimately it is a two-person approach to … Continue reading →

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From the Editor

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Rebecca Kali

Welcome to the December issue of Yang-Sheng! “The Healer Within” is the theme of this issue. The ability to maintain one’s health and balance is an integral aspect of every person’s body, mind/heart and spirit. Each of us has that … Continue reading →

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Book Review-Taijiquan

Posted on November 15, 2011 by GuestWriter

Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power by Yang Yang, Ph.D. Hardcover: 219 pages Zhenwu Publications (February 28, 2005) ISBN-10: 0974099007 Review by Rodney J. Owen In preparation for Yang Yang’s Summer Taiji Camp, I decided to re-read … Continue reading →

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Echoes of Emptiness (虚之響)-Taiji

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Gu Shen Yu

Echoes of Emptiness (虚之響) Taiji by Jacob Newell (Daoshi Gu Shen Yu) Taiji (太極) is a Chinese fitness system based on relaxed body alignment and smooth flow of energy. It is also a moving meditation based on the philosophy of … Continue reading →

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Standing Meditation

Posted on November 15, 2011 by GuestWriter

Experience Exchange Standing Meditation Why Your Slow-Motion Movement Practice is Not Slow Enough by Dan Kleiman   Imagine being on a hike, when you are just about to cross the tree line and you get a glimpse of the trail … Continue reading →

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Method of Better Meditation

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Yang Yang

Training Tips for Going Deeper Into Tranquility by Yang Yang, Ph.D.   Taiji insights sometimes come from unexpected places.  It happened to me earlier this year on a visit back home to Illinois. The occasion was a conversation with a … Continue reading →

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Research Update

Posted on November 15, 2011 by GuestWriter

Taiji and Qigong Practitioners Report a Cornucopia of Benefits by Matthew Komelski, Ph.D. An in-depth qualitative report about the experiences of Taiji/Qigong practitioners enrolled in an intervention study at the University of Illinois has just been published in the Journal … Continue reading →

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From The Editor

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Rebecca Kali

From the Editor Welcome to the November issue of Yang Sheng! The theme for this issue is painted with broad brush strokes and encompasses all of the Yang-Sheng, nurturing life practices. Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH. shares main points from … Continue reading →

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Meditation in Motion

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Eric Borreson

Taiji – Stage of Development by Eric Borreson There is an old saying in tai chi that says, “The first 10,000 times don’t count”. You should expect that you need to practice your forms that many times to move through … Continue reading →

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