What is Tai Chi (and qigong, for that matter)… and how is it spelled and pronounced? Over many, many years of practice and study, I’ve heard it described in many ways. T’ai Chi, taiji, chi kung, qi gong, qi gong, etc., etc. Translated means “harmony of opposites”,Supreme Ultimate, ultimate reality, perfect balance, and perfection (I’m… Continue reading What is Tai Chi? – Not Merely a Martial Art
Fall Prevention Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance DVD
Gold Standard Tai Chi has been thoroughly researched and shown to improve balance, ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease; Tai Chi has been shown to improve treatment for depression.
Effects of T’ai Chi exercise on fibromyalgia symptoms and health-related quality of life.
Taggart HM, Arslanian CL, Bae S, Singh K. Source Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA, USA. Abstract BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia (FM), one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, is associated with high levels of impaired health and inadequate or limited symptom relief. The cause of this complex syndrome is unknown, and there is no known cure.… Continue reading Effects of T’ai Chi exercise on fibromyalgia symptoms and health-related quality of life.
Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
1. N Engl J Med. 2012 Feb 9;366(6):511-9. Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Li F, Harmer P, Fitzgerald K, Eckstrom E, Stock R, Galver J, Maddalozzo G, Batya SS. Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR 97403, USA. fuzhongl@ori.org BACKGROUND: Patients with Parkinson’s disease have substantially impaired balance, leading to diminished functional… Continue reading Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Zen Landscape CD Music for Tai Chi and Qigong Practice
Zen Landscape CD Music for Tai Chi. Translator: Chen Albert. Liner Note Authors: Ouyang Qian; Chen Qiu-Yu. Personnel: Xiao Mao Xiong Female Chorus, Chinese Broadcasting Chorus, The Great Earth Chorus (vocals); Chiang Ke-Mei (erhu); Li Guang-Lu (sheng); Zhang Ying (sound effects). Editor: Wu Susan.
Catalogue of 296 Chinese Music Albums for Tai Chi & Qigong
Search Catalogue of 296 Chinese Music Albums Tapping the above link will open a new window into our sponsor site. It is a catalogue where you can browse 296 Chinese music albums. Choose music for your tai chi, qigong, meditation and massage practice. Many people search without success for music that has long disappeared from… Continue reading Catalogue of 296 Chinese Music Albums for Tai Chi & Qigong
Classical Chinese Folk Music for Tai Chi & Qigong Practice
It is a touch misleading to list this album under “Various Artists,” because a single ensemble with three soloists performs on it. The soloists are Cheng Wu on lutes, Li He on flutes, and Chen Dacan on the erhu, the Chinese two-string fiddle. The soloists are not mentioned on the front cover, although you can… Continue reading Classical Chinese Folk Music for Tai Chi & Qigong Practice
Masterpieces of Chinese Traditional Music Buy Music for Tai Chi
There are not enough words to describe the exquisite joy in the heartbreakingly beautiful music on Masterpieces of Chinese Traditional Music. Loving care was put into the recording and performances on every track. The blending of traditional Chinese instruments such as the erzu and the guzheng will transport you to a lush moss garden, even… Continue reading Masterpieces of Chinese Traditional Music Buy Music for Tai Chi