Archive for the Health category
Tai Chi improves Rheumatoid Arthritis & Cardiac Disease
Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 8:16 AM by Sifu Smith
In Toronto, a study with 206 participants found that Tai Chi Chuan improved the lower legs and foot flexibility significantly with those afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers used three...
Progressing with our Training (Part 2)
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 5:00 AM by Sifu Smith
Recently we discussed training progress, and blending into our current responsibilities. Certainly there is no one grand formula for everyone. Actually what worked for me 10 years ago, doesn't work...
Posted in Health, Kung Fu, Raleigh, Tai Chi
New Study:Tai Chi Assists In Preventing Shingles
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 4:47 PM by Sifu Smith
UCLA just completed a study that demonstrates that elderly
people benefit from learning Tai Chi. In fact, they imroved their
immune...
Students Practice - The Box inside the Circle
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 5:35 AM by Sifu Smith
Thursday night's practice was very rewarding. We have a group of new students who have been learning form and have been doing well remembering the pattern. After watching them for...
Edited on: Friday, January 19, 2007 5:46 AMPosted in Health, Lessons, Tai Chi
Tai Chi - Study Reminder
Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 2:51 PM by Sifu Smith
Tai Chi benefits are often felt and with regular practice, students report emotional and thought pattern changes throughout their life. In 1996, at Emory Uni., in Atlanta, they found that...
Edited on: Friday, January 19, 2007 5:35 AMFive Animals Exercise for Health
Posted on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 5:45 AM by Sifu Smith
A very ancient form of
training continues to be beneficial and practiced. This group
practices in the mornings in the Anhui...
Standing Meditation
Posted on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 5:16 AM by Sifu Smith
One of our most basic training tools for all students is the working of putting the mind and body together. Most recently many students that have been practicing regularly have...
Posted in Health, Meditation
Using the Chi
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 2:52 PM by Sifu Smith
Learning to use chi during activity isn't new. It isn't easy, but practitioners in kung fu have pursued this level of training with great benefit. This article, printed in 2005,...
Edited on: Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:54 PMPosted in Health
Learn to Meditate
Posted on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 12:47 PM by Sifu Smith
All of our students tap into their hearts and minds as part of their practice. Some students work deeper on that path than others, but all students begin gently. Over...
Edited on: Friday, December 29, 2006 5:07 AMPosted in Buddhist, Health, Meditation, Raleigh, Students
Health Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan
Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 10:27 PM by Sifu Smith
Tai Chi has shown to improve many physical health aspects, and also
has an impact on the mind. Come and read about the effects...
Posted in Health
Chi Kung Practice
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 at 8:33 PM by Sifu Smith
Beyond training Tai Chi
and Kung Fu, all students have an opportunity to train in Chi Kung
and Meditation. Practicing flexibility and...