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Striking a Balance – 2

Both Tai Chi and Chi Kung are notably health “arts” that along the journey the practitioner learns how to observe the conversations among the body, mind, intrinsic energy, emotions, and spirit. What we strive is to learn the basic mechanics of each and watch for pivotal points where one aspect begins to dominate the perspective and conversation. It […]

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Putting Your Mind in Your Tan Tien – “coming to your senses 1”

Allowing your chi (energy) to sink is often referred to as putting your mind in the tan tien [located about 2-3 finger widths below the navel] or putting the fire (mind) under the pot (nourishment center), sinking your chi has many benefits. You may notice that with your awareness centered in the tan tien region […]

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Research projects on the benefits of practicing tai chi

These studies show more benefits of practicing tai chi. 1. Tai Chi helps insomnia and inflammation. Link Here  2. Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, function and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis — making Tai Chi a viable treatment alternative for people suffering with the degenerative disease, according to research presented this week […]

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Tai Chi and Wild Goose Chi Kung benefits

Based on My Experience Tai chi can lower blood pressure, it also increases the heart rate when the quality of practice is present. This releases endorphins into the body which helps to reduce the blood pressure and relax the muscles. By centering the mind in the lower tan tien (CV6), with the right use of […]

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The Top Part of the Body is Light and Open – The Bottom Part is Full

Of course being a student under Grandmaster Chens tutelage last weekend was great. There were a couple of real gems for me during and in reflection. Let me share one of them with you… Many years ago, back in the late 70’s I had returned to NYC to study again with Grandmaster Chen for a […]

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