Movement is medicine. Tai Chi is the prescription.
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Tai Chi for Beginners: What Should You Expect?
Thinking about trying Tai Chi, but not sure what to expect? Perhaps you’ve seen people practicing slow, graceful movements in a park and wondered: Do I need to be flexible? Have I missed my chance to learn? Do I have to memorize a whole sequence? Is Tai Chi too difficult for me? The good news…
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Tai Chi for Wellness & Balance: Our 10-Week Journey
I’m currently teaching a 10-week Tai Chi for Wellness & Balance class through Las Positas College Community Education. The class is designed for beginners and returning students. Rather than focusing only on memorizing a sequence, we are gradually exploring how Tai Chi can help us…
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Why Balance Matters
We don’t usually think much about balance—until we start to lose it. Balance is part of so many everyday things: walking, turning, reaching for something, stepping off a curb, or catching yourself when you stumble. A few interesting things researchers have found: So balance isn’t…
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Practice & Videos
Practice at home, one movement at a time.These short videos are designed to help you review movements introduced in class and build familiarity through simple, comfortable practice. You do not need to practice perfectly or memorize the entire form. Start with a few minutes and…
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What Should You Expect When Learning Tai Chi?
If you are new to Tai Chi, you may wonder: How difficult is it? Do I need to be flexible? How long will it take to learn? And what should I expect from my first class? The short answer is: you don’t need to be…
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How to Begin Practicing Tai Chi at Home
A gentle guide for anyone who’s attended a class or two and wants to keep going on their own. If you’ve come to one or two of my workshops, you already know what it feels like to slow down, breathe, and let stillness lead the…