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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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Dec 8, 20242 min read


"Be Thankful Tai Chi" this Thanksgiving Day
Thank you Diane Bailey (Open the Door to Tai Chi) for leading a Thanksgiving tai chi session every year. The 2024 class is available by...

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Nov 26, 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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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Balance - Practice and Understand
This video by Master Yip will help students of Tai chi better understand balance. One important note: Do NOT hold your foot as...

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Nov 21, 20241 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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Nov 9, 20242 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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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


Attention Premier Choice Fitness Tai Chi Students
Dear Students, On Monday (10/7/24) when I arrived at the fitness center to teach our weekly class, I was informed that the company was...

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Oct 11, 20242 min read


The Six Harmonies - An Introduction
The six harmonies are an ancient principle in Tai Chi that refers to the coordination of the body and mind. The six harmonies are made up...

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Sep 29, 20241 min read


Can Tai Chi Help Reduce Stress?
Yes, Tai Chi can indeed help reduce stress. Tai Chi is often described as "meditation in motion" because it involves slow, deliberate...

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Sep 21, 20242 min read


Seated Tai chi - 10 Minutes a Day
This is a great video to follow and exercise along with, led by David-Dorian Ross. It's called Tai chi for Seniors but it's good for...

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Aug 22, 20241 min read


Welcome to the B Calm B Zen Blog
Hello and Welcome! Maybe you visit this website on a regular basis and maybe this is your first time here. Either way, here is a review...

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Aug 18, 20243 min read


Taekwondo and the Paris Olympics
Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be an exciting event! The competitions will take place from August 7 to August 10, 2024 at the...

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Aug 1, 20242 min read


The Mindful Habits of a Tai Chi Master
*Start with a ritual *Mindful movement *Mindful eating *Notice thoughts *Empty ourselves *Practice *We are nature *Mindful walking...

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Jul 27, 20241 min read


Is Meditation Dangerous?
The Meditation/Mindfulness biz is an international multi-billion dollar business. Studies have shown the benefits of meditation and...

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Jul 24, 20242 min read


A Tai Chi Sonnet
In tranquil gardens where the breezes play, The ancient art of Tai Chi finds its grace. With gentle movements, night gives way to day, A...

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Jul 20, 20241 min read


Bruno, the Cosmos, and the Inquisition
Giordano Bruno (1548 - 1600) was an Italian philosopher, poet, cosmological theorist, and esotericist. He is known for his cosmological...

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Jul 15, 20243 min read
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