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Proprioception and Kinesthetic Sense
Proprioception and Kinesthetic Sense by Eric Borreson Proprioception and Taiji Taiji is a great exercise to improve proprioception and kinesthetic sense. During movement of any kind, we are constantly losing our balance and regaining it quickly. The better our ability … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Borreson, exercise, Kinesiology, Proprioception, taiji
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Breathing in This Life – Is Stress Making You Sick and Sad? Inflammation in the Body Linked To Depression
[Breathing In This Life] Is Stress Making You Sick and Sad? Inflammation in the Body Linked To Depression Ginger Garner MPT, ATC, PYT & Tianna Meriage-Reiter, PT, DPT, PYT Emerging evidence demonstrates that there is a connection between inflammation and … Continue reading
Posted in Breathing in This Life
Tagged body, depression, diet, emotions, exercise, inflammation, meditation, sad, Stress, yoga, yoga therapy
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The Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Curriculum
[Method of Self-Healing] The Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Curriculum Rene Navarro “The Tai Chi Chuan curriculum consists of hand forms first (i.e., empty hand), such as Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Long Boxing. Next comes One Hand … Continue reading
Posted in Method of Self-Healing
Tagged China, exercise, health, physical health, physical strength, push hands, spar, tai chi, tai chi chuan, yang
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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update
[Research Update] Compiled By Kevin Chen Advantage of meditation over exercise in reducing cold and flu illness is related to improved function and quality of life. Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2012 Nov 21. By Obasi CN, Brown R, Ewers T, et al. from Dept of Family Medicine, … Continue reading
Meditation In Motion – Sinking the Qi
Meditation In Motion Sinking The Qi by Eric Borreson Sinking the qi is a common term in taiji, but many people find it very confusing. Sinking the qi simply refers to using your breath to help … Continue reading
Mind-Body Research Update
Research Update Mind- Body Research Update Compiled by Kevin Chen Qigong Exercise On Immunity And Infections The effect of qigong exercise on immunity and infections: a systematic review of controlled trials. American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2012;40(6):1143-56. By Wang CW, et al. from Centre … Continue reading
Posted in Research Update
Tagged anxiety, brain function, breathing, exercise, immunity, infection, menopause, mindfulness, Qigong, schizophrenia, sleep, tai chi, yoga
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Push-hands: A Means To Increase Your Gong
[From The Master] Push Hands: A Means For Increasing Your Gong by Yang Yang, Ph.D Push-hands is a measure of a person’s gong. In the meantime, push-hands can also be a safe and efficient means to enhance the gong. Below … Continue reading
Posted in From the Master
Tagged circle, dissapear, energy, engaged, exercise, force, mental alertness, push hands, range of motion, relax, relaxation
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Tai Chi: Increasing The Size of The Brain
[Tai Chi Examiner] Tai Chi: Increasing the Size of the Brain and Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease By Violet Li In a study recently published by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, it shows that in a clinical trial, Tai … Continue reading
Posted in The Taiji Examiner
Tagged alzheimers, brain, cool down, exercise, stretching, tai chi, trails, university of south florida, warm-up
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From The Master – The Relationship Between Wuji, Taiji and Qigong
[From The Master] The Relationship Between Wuji, Taiji and Qigong by Yang Yang, Ph.D © 2012 Center for Taiji & Qigong Studies –used by permission Practitioners frequently ask about the relationship between taiji and qigong. Different people have differing opinions. … Continue reading
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Tagged eight forces, exercise, five cardinal directions, ji, jing, meditations, mind body spirit, no extreme, nuture, Qi, Qigong, spirit, taiji, wu, wuji
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Incredible Stress Release: The Ice, Water, Gas Method
[Experience Exchange] The Incredible Stress Release: The Ice, Water, Gas Method by R. Melvin McKenzie Introduction The rejuvenation experienced by your body is accomplished by a daily (or minimum three times a week) commitment to a routine that practically anyone—despite … Continue reading
Posted in Experience Exchange
Tagged exercise, gas, ice, Stress, stress relief, water
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