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"Five Buddhist Truths" - Advice for EVERY age
If you are anxious living in our world today, this video has a calming and reassuring message. You do not need to be a Buddhist to...

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4 - 7 - 8 Breathing
Ever heard of 4-7-8 Breathing? It's easy to do. "The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a style of intentional breathwork that can calm your...

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Apr 291 min read
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Eight Brocades Qigong - 6 Minutes Daily
Not much to say except watch, follow along, and enjoy the peaceful music. In six minutes you can set the mood for the entire day. Peace

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Apr 281 min read
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We are Children of the Stars
Imagine, if you will, not the quiet stillness of space, but the fiery dance of colossal stars, living out their magnificent lives in the...

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Apr 283 min read
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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday April 21, 2025
From Vatican News - By Devin Watkins Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the...

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Apr 213 min read
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Meditation, Mindfulness and Problem Solving
Meditation, mindfulness, and problem solving are all interconnected in fascinating ways—like pieces of a puzzle that, when put together,...

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Apr 114 min read
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Protein Sources for Vegans, Vegetarians and the Rest of Us!
Protein requirements for adults vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level, and overall health, but there are general...

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Mar 294 min read
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10 Things Beginners Need to Know #10
Welcome to number 10 of Ten Things Beginners Need to Know. You can find 1-9 in past blogs. The subject for today is BE CALM. As always,...

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Mar 101 min read
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10 Things Beginners Need to Know #9
For those following the 10 Things Beginners Need to Know on this blog... Here is number nine...........Be A Circle Be A Circle Peace

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Feb 281 min read
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"I thought Tai Chi was for old people in parks..."
Watch Dr. Mark Cheng demonstrate movements from the Yang Style form and the fighting applications. He explains why Yang Style is...

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Feb 281 min read
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10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know: #7 & #8
Are you following Diane's The 10 things a beginner needs to know when learning tai chi? Prior blog posts cover 1-5, then number six. Here...

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Feb 221 min read
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Food Additives and Regulatory Agencies
The vast majority of us know (I hope) that there are additives in our food. Some additive names we can easily say and some are...

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Feb 225 min read
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10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know - #6
Did you watch the previous five videos of 10 Things a Beginner needs to Know? If not, scan back through the previous Tai Chi blog posts. ...

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Feb 101 min read
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Yang Style 108 Long Form
The Yang Style 108 Long Form is a traditional and widely practiced form in Tai Chi Chuan. It consists of a series of movements that flow...

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Feb 103 min read
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10 Things Beginners Need to Know...Here are 5...
There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...

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Jan 291 min read
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Welcome to 2025
Happy New Year Everyone! Yes, this blogger has been MIA. The last month was spent traveling across the country and in those four weeks,...

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Jan 101 min read
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Tai Chi for Holiday Stress
It's "that time of year." Whatever holiday you celebrate (or don't celebrate), and whatever family, work, or club parties you attend (or...

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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A Healthy Menu for All
Creating a healthy and enjoyable Christmas dinner can be both festive and nutritious. If you are the host/hostess for a large group,...

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Dec 8, 20242 min read
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"Be Thankful Tai Chi" this Thanksgiving Day
Thank you Diane Bailey (Open the Door to Tai Chi) for leading a Thanksgiving tai chi session every year. The 2024 class is available by...

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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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How Good is Your Mobility?
There is an article in the New York Times by Jen Murphy that includes short video instructions on how to test your mobility. It's very...

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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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