This article was published by the Mayo Clinic. I can't copy it here, but have provided the link for you to read.
More on posture later.
*Linda Tenenbaum's opinions & interesting articles about Tai Chi and Qigong. followmetaichi@gmail.com
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Why do it?
Follow Me Tai Chi & Qigong is a NO MEMORIZATION class which features simple postures, breathing and meditation.
If you have never tried Tai Chi or you have tried the traditional way of learning, and found it unsuccesful you will love this class.
It can also be a great additional class for experienced Tai Chi players.
Class structure:
A. Chi (energy) boosting Qigong warm up for 15 minutes.
B. Tai Chi forms for 35 minutes
C. 5 minute meditation.
D. 5 minutes self massage.
You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and positive.
I have studied classical Tai Chi & Qigong for the past 25 years. I wish everyone had the time, place and access to wonderful teachers to learn what I have. The reality is; most people don't.
By simplifying the Essential Elements and Principles; I have created an EASY to follow program that will give the benefits of doing Tai Chi and Qigong without the difficult footwork or the need to memorize.
Having a busy schedule won't put you behind if you miss a class. Since we are not learning a sequence, every class is stand alone. In addition each student will receive a home study book for reference.
Class is designed for all levels including disabled participants.
Please come try it out!
Linda
If you have never tried Tai Chi or you have tried the traditional way of learning, and found it unsuccesful you will love this class.
It can also be a great additional class for experienced Tai Chi players.
Class structure:
A. Chi (energy) boosting Qigong warm up for 15 minutes.
B. Tai Chi forms for 35 minutes
C. 5 minute meditation.
D. 5 minutes self massage.
You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and positive.
I have studied classical Tai Chi & Qigong for the past 25 years. I wish everyone had the time, place and access to wonderful teachers to learn what I have. The reality is; most people don't.
By simplifying the Essential Elements and Principles; I have created an EASY to follow program that will give the benefits of doing Tai Chi and Qigong without the difficult footwork or the need to memorize.
Having a busy schedule won't put you behind if you miss a class. Since we are not learning a sequence, every class is stand alone. In addition each student will receive a home study book for reference.
Class is designed for all levels including disabled participants.
Please come try it out!
Linda
Monday, June 2, 2008
Why do Tai Chi / Qigong?: A practice to reverse the effects of Stress on our bodies and minds.
What does Stress do?
Our bodies are not just mechanical devices. The mind is highly connected to all our body’s functions. When we are stressed, we produce hormones that affect our heart rate, blood pressure, respiration etc. These hormones are useful in the short term; they give a boost to our breathing, allowing faster circulation, delivering more oxygen to our muscles so that we may escape from danger!
Long term sustained stress (causing these emergency hormones to be produced full time) can not only make you feel bad, it can weaken your immune and other body systems and cause you to be vulnerable to many diseases. One answer is to try to de-stress often to lessen the negative effects by using modalities such as Tai Chi & Qigong.
Other Benefits may include:
A drug free, deeper restorative sleep
Some pain relief with your body's own natural endorphins
Improvements in your balance, flexibility, strength, and joint mobility
An increase in immune cell response
Regulation of blood pressure
Improvement in bone density
Improvement in Respiration and Whole Body Relaxation
Better focus and ability to concentrate
Why I’m doing this:
I have studied classical Tai Chi & Qigong for the past 25 years.
I wish everyone had the time, place and wonderful teachers to
learn what I have.
The reality is; most people don’t.
By simplifying the Essential Elements and Principles;
I have created an EASY to follow program that will give the benefits of doing Tai Chi and Qigong without the difficult footwork or the need to memorize.
Having a busy schedule won’t put you behind if you miss a class. Since we are not learning a sequence, every class is stand alone. In addition each student will receive a home study book for practice.
Come try it out!
Linda
Our bodies are not just mechanical devices. The mind is highly connected to all our body’s functions. When we are stressed, we produce hormones that affect our heart rate, blood pressure, respiration etc. These hormones are useful in the short term; they give a boost to our breathing, allowing faster circulation, delivering more oxygen to our muscles so that we may escape from danger!
Long term sustained stress (causing these emergency hormones to be produced full time) can not only make you feel bad, it can weaken your immune and other body systems and cause you to be vulnerable to many diseases. One answer is to try to de-stress often to lessen the negative effects by using modalities such as Tai Chi & Qigong.
Other Benefits may include:
A drug free, deeper restorative sleep
Some pain relief with your body's own natural endorphins
Improvements in your balance, flexibility, strength, and joint mobility
An increase in immune cell response
Regulation of blood pressure
Improvement in bone density
Improvement in Respiration and Whole Body Relaxation
Better focus and ability to concentrate
Why I’m doing this:
I have studied classical Tai Chi & Qigong for the past 25 years.
I wish everyone had the time, place and wonderful teachers to
learn what I have.
The reality is; most people don’t.
By simplifying the Essential Elements and Principles;
I have created an EASY to follow program that will give the benefits of doing Tai Chi and Qigong without the difficult footwork or the need to memorize.
Having a busy schedule won’t put you behind if you miss a class. Since we are not learning a sequence, every class is stand alone. In addition each student will receive a home study book for practice.
Come try it out!
Linda
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