12/06/2024
"True mastery transcends any particular art. It stems from mastery of oneself-the ability, developed through self-discipline, to be calm, fully aware, and completely in tune with oneself and the surroundings.." -- Bruce Lee
【天心流】"Cutting unfixed paper 立てただけの紙の試斬"【Tenshinryu】
"Cutting unfixed paper (固定していない紙の試斬)"Cutting paper in half is more difficut than that you expect, much more paper which is not fixed. Usually people "hit"the...
02/15/2024
RESEARCH: Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds
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Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds
The slow-moving Chinese martial art tai chi is known to increase flexibility and balance. Now, research suggests it's more effective at reducing blood pressure than more vigorous forms of exercise.
02/15/2024
Research: Tai chi may be better at reducing blood pressure than aerobic exercise
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Research: Tai chi may be better at reducing blood pressure than aerobic exercise
A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension.
11/10/2023
"... And as we age, daily movement doesn't need to be super intense. In fact, a new study finds tai chi, a slow-moving form of martial arts, can help slow cognitive decline and protect against dementia.
The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be...."
Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial
Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.
08/06/2023
How Qigong and Tai Chi Benefit the Body and Mind
An integrative medicine physician describes the health benefits and explains the difference between these ancient mind-body practices.
https://healthmatters.nyp.org/how-qigong-and-tai-chi.../...
04/01/2023
Keep Going. Everything Will Come To You At The Right Time.
02/26/2023
"Wave Hands Like Clouds....Sometimes I Learn More From My Students Than They Learn From Me."
Tai Chi Video In The 2018 Festival Of Recorded Movement
In 2018 F-O-R-M, the Festival of Recorded Movement, held its annual festival. Commissioned artist Jennifer Su's short film featured Tai Chi in her short film.
12/14/2022
"... Tai Chi possesses many qualities of a self-healing holistic practice. It is a powerful mind-body exercise that moves participants not just physically, but mentally, emotionally and sometimes spiritually..."
11/23/2022
If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.
08/06/2022
"...Results of this study showed a significant difference in Berg Balance Scale scores and the lumbar spine BMD between the group who did Tai Chi, and the students before and after exercising combined with the muscle strength training..."
https://slantedflying.com/tai-chi-helps-improve-bone-density-in-older-adults/?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR0kZXMPuElv0PckHWS_jjTzMNhg7OS-p1OUIbAZ_O93xj_K5emxm9HJOqE
Tai Chi Helps Improve Bone Density In Older Adults
As adults age into their older years, their bones become less dense, this is even more true for females over 50 years of age. This can lead to problems such as osteoporosis, and the bones being more prone to breaking, especially if one suffers a fall. Between the ages of 25 and 50, bone density […...
07/21/2022
Even in the midst of life's many storms
We have the capacity to
Stand in the Center of Our Own Peace.
Make daily quiet time a routine.