The Effect of Tai Chi on Bronchiectasis
By John Burke, a student in Ireland
I retired in April 2018 after 40 years in IT as I had reached my contracted age to retire. I had done tai chi for two terms in 1997 but stopped due to changing house, jobs and even countries for a bit.
The Lion Dance Fire Tuning 2019
The Tai Chi Foundation offers qigong tunings seasonally. These tunings are an opportunity for people to join together doing qigong while in their own homes. From June 21 to July 11, 125 people participated in our summer/fire tuning, “The Lion Dance”. While a few people didn’t enjoy it, most people reported positively. Here are some of the comments we received.
I love these tunings. I love feeling the connection with the school.
What are the Benefits of Tai Chi?
By Joseph Nordqvist , last updated August 30, 2018
Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS
Tai chi is a non-competitive martial art known for its self-defense techniques and health benefits. As a form of exercise, it combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness.
Deadly Falls in Older Americans Are Rising. Here’s How to Prevent Them.
This article appeared in the New York Times in print on June 4, 2018.
“A study published last year found that among adults over 70 who practiced tai chi twice a week for an hour, the incidence of falls was reduced by 58 percent.”
By Katie Hafner
On Relaxation – June 2019
By Margaret Olmsted
Comparing the Benefits of Tai Chi and Meditation on MS Symptoms
UMass Amherst researchers enrolling people in community-based study
Tai Chi and Pregnancy by Gerrie Sporken and Margaret Olmsted
A student recently asked if it was okay to do tai chi when pregnant. The short answer is Yes!!
Here is an article from the NY Times. This article appears in print on Feb. 18, 2019, on Page D4 of the New York edition with the headline: Aging: Best Exercises to Prevent Falls.
The Best Exercises to Prevent Falls
Activities that required standing up rather than sitting, such as tai chi, were the most effective.
By Nicholas Bakalar
A large review of studies confirms that exercise can be a good way to help reduce the frequency of falls in the elderly.
It delights me that the YMCA has added Tai Chi to its roster of classes.
Tai Chi has given me a tried and true method of integrating mind - body - spirit. As I am aging, I became acutely aware of my increased chances of falling, The Tai Chi practice is my antidote to this problem. It keeps the mind juicy, the body responsive and the spirit young.
It appears that we are doing very little, when in reality I am breaking a sweat in the first 15 minutes.
The eight active ingredients of Tai Chi
Excerpted from an article by Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Director of Research, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
For the entire article, see: https://blog.content.health.harvard.edu/blog/special-reports/an-introduction-to-tai-chi/