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Tag Archives: tai chi
July Wellness Reset
Mindful Movement, Self-Care & Summer Balance July is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect opportunity for a wellness reset. This month we celebrate themes like Therapeutic Recreation Week (July 5–11), UV Safety Month, National Park & Recreation … Continue reading
Men’s Health Month
Embracing Change: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference in Men’s Health June is National Men’s Health Month, a dedicated time to spotlight preventable health issues that disproportionately affect men and to encourage proactive steps toward better well-being. I saw … Continue reading
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Tagged diabetes, exercise, health, lifestyle, Men, Men's Health Month, Pilates, tai chi
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Embracing the Summer Solstice
[Image: Stonehenge -AI generated] Yoga, Light and Holistic Renewal June 21 marks a beautiful celestial and spiritual alignment: the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere — I remember spending some time in northern … Continue reading
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Tagged exercise, health, lifestyle, nutrition, Pilates, summer, Summer.Solstice, tai chi
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Wellness: What It Is and Why It Matters
What Is Wellness? Why It Matters Across Every Stage of Life Wellness is a word we hear often, but it can mean different things to different people. At its simplest, wellness is the ongoing process of looking after your physical, … Continue reading
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
National Senior Health and Fitness Day: Why Movement Matters at Every Age National Senior Health and Fitness Day is observed on the last Wednesday of May, and it is a timely reminder that exercise is one of the most powerful … Continue reading
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Tagged health, healthy ageing, massage, older adult, Pilates, tai chi
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Stress Awareness Month
Stress takes a heavy toll on our bodies and minds, but simple lifestyle tweaks can make a real difference during Stress Awareness Month. Here’s how chronic stress harms health and practical steps anyone can take to fight back. Health Impacts … Continue reading
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Tagged ageing, anxiety, depression, digestion, heart disease, lifestyle, stress, tai chi
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Tai Chi for Enhanced Recovery
Unlock the Power of Tai Chi for Enhanced Recovery I’m thrilled to share a remarkable success story from my Tai Chi classes! An older woman over 70, who recently underwent knee surgery, was discharged by her physiotherapist in just 4.5 … Continue reading
Tai Chi and COVID-19
Tai chi has been and is being used in hospitals to help recovery from COVID-19 Continue reading
Tai Chi Case Study – Effects in Lockdown
Tai chi is generally known to help reduce stress. [1] With stress levels skyrocketing at the moment (coronavirus lockdown), what better time to put tai chi to the test? Tai Chi to Counteract “Lockdown Cabin Fever” We are currently (03-April-2020) … Continue reading
What does Tai Chi mean?
Have you ever wondered what “Tai Chi” means? “Tai Chi” is short for “Tai Chi Chuan“. T’ai chi ch’uan / Taijiquan (太極拳) The lower dantian in taijiquan: yin and yang rotate, while the core reverts to stillness (wuji) The product … Continue reading