Practice with Vivien Chao. These are beautiful videos and easy to follow. The movements are listed on the screen and the music is gentle and perfect for meditation in motion. Please rate this blog (and other blogs) to help us decide what is the best content for our audience. Thank you for sharing stars! Peace #taichi #8piecesofbrocades #vivienchao

Get started with your exercise of choice while sitting in a chair. The only equipment you need is a sturdy armless chair (no wheels) and a phone, tablet or laptop to watch and follow the videos. Once you become familiar with the routines, you won't need the videos, just some relaxing music. Peace #chairyoga #chairtaichi #chairgigong

Zen Garden 🧘‍♂️ Zen: the essence in one line Zen is the practice of seeing reality directly, without distortion, through meditation, presence, and insight into your own true nature. Everything else — temples, robes, koans (a riddle), rituals — is secondary to that core. 🌿 1. What Zen means The word Zen comes from the Chinese Chan, which comes from the Sanskrit dhyāna, meaning meditative absorption. So at its root, Zen is not a belief system — it is a mode of awareness. Zen

If you've heard terms in different practices but don't really know or understand what they mean, here is a short list... with short explanations. 🪷 Mind/Body, Energy, & Martial Arts 🔮 Chakra Stones Crystals aligned with the seven chakras. Used for grounding, clarity, and energetic balance. More... 🔮 Chakras Energy centers along the spine. Seven points from root to crown. Harmony of body, emotion, spirit. More... 🥋 Karate “Empty hand.” Japanese striking art. Discipline, pr

Walking meditation is mindfulness in motion — a practice where you bring full, non‑judgmental awareness to the experience of walking itself. Instead of walking on autopilot, you tune into your body, senses, and surroundings with each step. It’s a long‑standing practice in Buddhism, Taoism, and yoga, and modern clinicians use it today for grounding, stress reduction, and emotional regulation. health.clevelandclinic.org 🌿 What walking meditation is Walking meditation is the in

Meditation From the John Hopkins Mindfulness Program: a sample posted here from their guided meditation programs. More information, audio and video can be found here. Visit the Calm page on this site for links to the UCLA program and 8 audio selections with direct access (without commercial) for free. 2 1/2 minutes 1 of 3 videos 2 of 3 3 of 3 2 Minute Guided Meditation Peace #meditation #mindfulness #guidedmeditation #calm

Senior Group Tai Chi In case you missed it: If you or a loved one are 65+ or disabled (45+) did you know that the YMCA offers free Moving for Better Balance classes across the United States? You do not need to be a member of the Y to join this class. The entire class can be performed from a sitting position. with a chair for stability or standing without any assistance. "Moving For Better Balance is a 12-week evidence-based group exercise program developed by researchers at

This is an introduction to a simple qigong exercise for your morning routine.

Omnism isn’t considered a religion because it doesn’t have the structural features that define a religion . It’s a philosophy or worldview about religion, not a religion itself. Here’s a clear way to see the difference. 1. Omnism has no doctrine Religions have: A defined set of beliefs A worldview about the divine, morality, and the purpose of life Teachings that followers are expected to accept Omnism has no official teachings . It simply says: truth can be found in all re

If you are bored with your tai chi or qi gong practice, you've forgotten what makes a practice worthwhile. It's time to review the tai chi Principles. It takes a lifetime to come close to perfection, so don't fool yourself into thinking that you don't need to work on every Principle. Pick one to start and as you become more confident, choose another. The Principles are explained here. Move on to the Four Main Energies. If you would like a pep talk, not flashy but helpful, wa

The Science of Happiness MOOC from UC Berkeley is one of the most popular and influential online courses on positive psychology. A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course. There are other schools offering similar courses, but this one is especially popular. https://www.edx.org/school/uc-berkeleyx 🌱 The Science of Happiness (UC Berkeley / edX) The Science of Happiness is a self-paced MOOC created by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) . It was the first online cou

Yang Style Chi Walking 1. Set your posture before you move Feet: Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward. Knees: Slightly bent, never locked. Pelvis: Gently tucked so your low back feels long, not arched. Torso: Spine tall, crown of head lifted, chin slightly tucked. Shoulders/arms: Shoulders relaxed; arms can hang loosely at your sides or float in front of you as if holding a soft ball. Gaze: Look straight ahead, soft focus. Take 3 slow breaths here, in

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