When the heat is on, your plate can be your best ally. The ideal hot-weather foods are hydrating, light, and easy to digest , helping...

Staying active in the summer is great, but the heat can turn a healthy habit into a hazard if you're not careful. Move smartly and safely...

Yoga and tai chi are both mind-body practices with roots in ancient traditions, offering similar benefits like stress reduction, improved...

Doctors tell patients, in particular women, "I recommend weight bearing exercise." What is missing is a specific recommendation of the...

Try a little kindness. Here is how to get started.

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...

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

Protein requirements for adults vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level, and overall health, but there are general...

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...

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...

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. ...

There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...

It's "that time of year." Whatever holiday you celebrate (or don't celebrate), and whatever family, work, or club parties you attend (or...

Creating a healthy and enjoyable Christmas dinner can be both festive and nutritious. If you are the host/hostess for a large group,...

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...

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...

Sardinia Minestrone "A bountiful dish that is eaten every day for lunch by some of the world’s longest-lived families in Sardinia, Italy....

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...

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...

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...