Hippocrates and Sword Fingers Qigong
In Spring Forest Qigong, a primary healing technique is the sword fingers technique, which has a hand formation resembling a sword, with the index and middle fingers pointing straight out…
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Just Breathe
Breath work just made the New York Times! A recent article by Alisha Haridasani Gupta, “Just Breathe,” covers various breathing exercises and the benefits they can produce (March 3, 2023)….
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The Power of the Palms
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the human body is believed to contain a network of energy channels known as meridians. Along these meridians, there are many pressure points that are…
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Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, March 22
Free Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong, Wednesday, March 22, 6:45-7:45pm This session is part of a special Lenten series of workshops being held at First Christian Church of Stow,…
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Hearing and Dementia
Lately I’ve been reading a lot of information about the relationship between hearing and dementia. The latest source is an article entitled “Here’s What Really Matters in Preventing Dementia. It’s…
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Dog Assists with Tai Chi Practice!
Tai Chi practice helps us in so many different ways. For example, it helps us to improve our structural alignment and gain the ability to direct force through the ground….
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Longevity
I recently came across an article by Alice Clark, “Scientists Have Reached a Key Milestone in Learning How to Reverse Aging,” https://time.com/6246864/reverse-aging-scientists-discover-milestone/, that has some fascinating information related to longevity….
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Proper Alignment for Your Tai Chi Practice
In our Tai Chi and Qigong classes we often highlight important guidelines for proper alignment. Susan Thompson, an Occupational Therapist (OTR) and Tai Chi instructor, recently published a wonderful YouTube…
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The Importance of WHEN You Eat
“It’s not just what you eat, but the time of day you eat it,” Anahad O’Connor, The Washington Post, 1/10/23, https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/01/10/meal-timing-big-meals/ In this Washington Post article, Anahad O’Connor talks about…
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