Saturday, February 27, 2021

TaiChi: Effect on Stress and Anxiety

Kriss Brooks

http://options4fitness.com/options-4-...

This video discusses how tai chi reduces stress and anxiety.

Tai Chi Has Similar or Greater Benefits

Than Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia,

Study Shows

Tai chi results in similar or greater improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms when compared to aerobic exercise, according to a new study from Tufts University and Brown University.

Aerobic exercise, a core part of standard fibromyalgia treatment, is the most commonly prescribed non-drug treatment for the disorder, which can involve widespread pain, tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms.

Findings from the new study, however, suggest that tai chi is another therapeutic option. The study, partially funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), was published in the BMJ.

www.nccih.nih.gov/research/research-results/tai-chi-has-similar-or-greater-benefits-than-aerobic-exercise-for-fibromyalgia-study-shows

Tai Chi Kick Defence

Thomas Ogram Biohacker

Defense against roundhouse kicks

and push kicks as well as some elbow work.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBrazMQm-tk

"Time, people, the world, and the

universe sail on tides of expansion,

exchange, and retreating."

- TaiChi_John

Sunday, February 21, 2021

BAODING BALLS:

First crafted in the 1300s in Baoding, China, Chinese

exercise balls were made to promote hand strength,

dexterity, relaxation, and overall health.

Some exercise balls are solid while others are hollow. The

hollow versions are manufactured with internal chimes; one

with a high tone and one with a low tone in a pair. The purpose

of the chimes is to send yin and yang vibrations through the

hands to help promote healing, chi circulation,

and relaxation throughout the body.

The skill of being able to rotate the balls in the palm, without

the balls touching, is a level of achievement and advancing

ability indicative of increased hand strength and agility.

- TaiChi_John

Powerful Tai Chi Self Defense Moves

Martial Health

Powerful Tai Chi Self Defense Moves Video: If you're not able

to talk your way out of a confrontation, then use these

Tai Chi Chuan moves for self-defense applications.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6PhNhTm6mc

"Time, people, the world, and the universe

sail on tides of expansion,

exchange, and retreating."

Image: connemarataichi.com

- TaiChi_John

Sun Style Taijiquan

camillenobody

Liu Xiao Ling demonstrating Sun Style Taijiquan

at the Taiji Festival in Rockville, MD - April 29, 2017

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLFNZWPP53M

Happy New Year of the Ox 2021

The Chinese Zodiac ox represents hard working,

determination, strength, and movement.

In an ox year expect change and advancement.

- TaiChi_John

Sunday, February 14, 2021

48 Form Combined Taiji Quan

Alex Great

Ms. Hou Wen performs 48 Form Combined Taiji,

a compulsory Wushu competition form that gets its

movements from Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun Styles.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtV3oQrAKvI&t=34s

Saturday, February 13, 2021

"Looking down we are shadowed,

looking up we are illuminated."

Illustration: J. R. Wilson

- TaiChi_John

18 Breathing & Movement Exercises (Qi Gong)

TCM Healing Center

This series of 18 specific movements is called Lian Gong Yi Qi Gong and can be translated as "the practice of 18 health exercises to strengthen vital energy (练功十八法益气功)." It incorporates deep, relaxed breathing and gentle, meditative movements which work to balance the flow of energy through the Lung, Large Intestine, and Kidney channels, which are important for respiratory health.

• Benefits of Lian Gong Yi Qi Gong include:

• Improved lung capacity

• Increased mobility in the muscles surrounding

the diaphragm and rib cage

• Massage for the internal organs and lymphatic system

• Improved digestion and elimination

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQpFtyWWlU4