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The Dalai Lama's Insights on Happiness
The Dalai Lama has shared many insights on the path to happiness. While he may not have a list titled “The Ten Secrets of Happiness,” he...

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May 23, 20241 min read


Using Music to Practice Tai Chi
When learning Tai chi movements and for daily practice, relaxing/zen music of your choice is calming. It will help you to concentrate on...

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May 19, 20242 min read


Wellness - Be Calm
Meditation is widely recognized for its wellness benefits. See the last section (the beach picture) of this article for free resources...

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Apr 10, 20243 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


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


World Tai Chi Day 2024
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, also known as World T'ai Chi and Ch'i Kung Day, is on Saturday, April 27, 2024. It's been observed on the...

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Jan 13, 20241 min read


Is That All There Is?
It's possible to learn Tai chi (or yoga) online or by attending several classes. There are thousands of books and websites. But there...

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Dec 16, 20232 min read


Everyday Mindfulness
The term, “mindfulness” seems to be everywhere — it’s touted as the new yoga, the answer to stress, or the alternative to prescription...

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Oct 29, 20234 min read


Yoga - What's Your Dosha?
Start with the basics. In yoga class, you will hear many terms. Online classes are similar. This post will help you become familiar with...

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Jun 25, 20222 min read


Conversation Starters. How Well Do You Know Yourself, Your Family, Your Partner, Your Friends?
I was recently reminded of the Harvard regional accent quiz that can pinpoint where someone lives in the United States (or where they...

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Mar 15, 20222 min read


News and Information Overload
There was a time, not that terribly long ago, where we could go about our day and focus on the moment. Sure, it was easy to have...

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Jan 14, 20223 min read


Here We Go Again...
Life of Virtuous Evolution

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Aug 31, 20213 min read


Mindful More Than Ever
The world is challenging and mindfulness is part of my daily ritual to clear my mind. Sitting outside and focusing on the leaves on the...

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Jul 27, 20212 min read


Empathy
I read an article called " 5 signs you're a highly empathetic person" posted on the site Insider. According to the article, these are the...

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Sep 29, 20202 min read


Mindful Politics. Is that possible?
I've stated before that this website is not about any one religion or political point of view. I'm familiar with the many ways to be...

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Aug 9, 20201 min read


Mindfulness - Where do I start?
When you think of mindfulness, do you think of yoga? I think many people do, and yoga is great, but there is much more to mindfulness....

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Jul 5, 20202 min read


The Hierarchy of Needs
Until very recently, I taught a motivational class for directors, managers, supervisors and front line employees at our organization. The...

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May 26, 20203 min read


Guided Meditation
If you've been looking for guided meditation, you can find it at bcalmbzen.com. The audio files are right on the Guided Meditation page....

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May 18, 20201 min read


The Mindful Living Collective
There is a Mindful Living Collective that is accepting new members. Created by Elisha Goldstein, PhD, the introductory page of the...

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May 8, 20201 min read


Everyday Mindfulness
The term, “mindfulness” seems to be everywhere — it’s touted as the new yoga, the answer to stress, or the alternative to prescription...

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Apr 22, 20203 min read
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