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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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Nov 8, 20241 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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Nov 3, 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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Oct 25, 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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Oct 22, 20242 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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Oct 16, 20241 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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Jul 5, 20243 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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Jun 29, 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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Jun 18, 20242 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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May 29, 20246 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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May 14, 20242 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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Apr 30, 20247 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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Mar 30, 20241 min read


The "Balance" Form
There is so much to learn in Tai Chi. It's necessary for those that are new to Tai chi and those that have practiced for years to...

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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Snake and Crane. Oh My!
In Tai Chi, there are five animal forms: Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Snake, and Crane². These forms represent abstract aspects of Tai Chi...

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Mar 19, 20241 min read


Tai Chi 40 Form with Instruction
This video contains step by step instruction by Peter Chen. 40 Form is recommended for intermediate to advanced students and includes...

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Mar 17, 20241 min read


Yang Tai Chi 40 Form
There are several styles of Tai Chi, each named after the family that developed it and each based on the same principles but with...

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Mar 17, 20242 min read


Benefits of Physical Activity for Every Age - Charts
Review the CDC charts here to see the benefits of physical activity for children, adults and 65+ or use the links to download a copy....

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Mar 14, 20241 min read


Core Training for Beginners
Core Training, Cardio Training and Tai Chi can be practiced by most people but Core Training can be daunting. We've watched the fitness...

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Feb 24, 20242 min read


Tai chi vs Multimodal Exercises Study
NIH – Study Official Title A Remotely Delivered Tai Ji Quan Intervention to Reduce Incidence of Falls in High Risk Community-Dwelling...

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Feb 18, 20242 min read


LISS Cardio, Core Strength Training and Tai Chi
Is it possible to build a complete low intensity workout? Here is the information that you need to start a conversation with your health...

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Feb 4, 20242 min read
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