Find your center and calm your mind with seated Tai Chi ? Embrace the gentle flow of movements, even from the comfort of your chair.
Slow, mindful movement practices can help prevent and treat diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and dozens of other ailments. Try it out today in this introduction to Qigong.
Looking for a way to pause and enjoy the present moment while doing something for your own health and well-being? Enjoy a rejuvenating Tai Chi practice this week in the #LiveWholeHealth Series.
Qigong uses exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
Did you know that the average person has about 6,000 thoughts per day? We could use a break! Let your brain relax with this calming 12-minute breathing and gentle movement exercise for this week's #LiveWholeHealth post.
Even a simple, seated Tai Chi practice can enhance your relaxation, focus, balance, and strength! When your to-do list feels like a runaway train, take 10 minutes to pause, breath, and reset with Dr. Cynthia Mealer in this week’s #LiveWholeHealth Series!
Did you know you can lower your stress levels and even your blood pressure simply by breathing? "Take 12" and try this quick breathing exercise with Qigong movements to restore your sense of health and peace.
The Tai Chi cloud hands movement form is a common postural exercise to relax the neck and shoulders, and increase blood flow within the body.
If your doctor says you need move more or de-stress, consider trying Tai Chi and this 7-posture series. It very well may help.
When we have aches and pains, we often notice our body “talking” to us. This Tai Chi basic moves practice helps with those aches and pains before they begin.
Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise. Seated Tai Chi is accessible to most bodies, regardless of age or fitness level.
If sitting meditation is not for you, yet you want the benefits that come from these practices, you may want to try a gentle movement practice such as “Brain Break.”
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