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bcbz blogger
Feb 221 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Feb 225 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Feb 101 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Jan 291 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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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bcbz blogger
Nov 9, 20242 min read
Why is tai chi popular? Is it a fad?
USA TODAY published an article about tai chi on 11/4/24 that gives a good overview but also includes a nod to some of the people and...
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bcbz blogger
Nov 8, 20241 min read
It's Comfort Food Season
Sardinia Minestrone "A bountiful dish that is eaten every day for lunch by some of the world’s longest-lived families in Sardinia, Italy....
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bcbz blogger
Nov 3, 20242 min read
Practice! Principles Part III
This is a continuation and the final section of a 3 part lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the...
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bcbz blogger
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Practice! Principles Part II
This is a continuation of a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and...
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bcbz blogger
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Practice! Principles Part I
This is a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and also become...
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bcbz blogger
Oct 16, 20241 min read
Elegant Mirror Follow Along 8 Form
This is a very relaxing follow along video, good for beginners or when you want to fit tai chi into an extra busy day (as you should!)...
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bcbz blogger
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Sharks: 2 - Extreme Heat: 2,300
Tired of hearing about extreme heat? Then let's compare extreme heat to shark attacks and make it more interesting. Shark attacks are ...
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bcbz blogger
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Tai Chi Medical Studies - Details
There have been numerous medical studies conducted on Tai Chi, examining its potential health benefits. Harvard Health Publishing states...
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bcbz blogger
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Flexitarian!
Incorporating more vegetables into your diet can be a fun and creative process. It’s important to note that a plant-based diet emphasizes...
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bcbz blogger
May 29, 20246 min read
Yang and Wu - What's the Difference?
The Tai Chi form that is closest to Yang Style is the Wu Style. The Wu Style originates from the Yang Style and is characterized by its...
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bcbz blogger
May 14, 20242 min read
Do You Exercise?
Microsoft inserts daily polls into their website. There are questions about cars, food, politics, movies, investments, etc. An exercise...
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bcbz blogger
Apr 30, 20247 min read
Using IN-YOUR-FACE Reminders to Establish Positive Habits
It is a safe bet to say that at one time or another, most people make a New Year resolution. It is equally safe to say that most people...
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bcbz blogger
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Small Space Tai Chi
If you don't have a lot of room, inside or outside of your home OR if you just want to keep your tai chi practice limited to a small...
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