Tai Chi and Qigong Can Bolster Cancer Survivorship
July 13, 2012
By Dr. Keith Block
Though many forms of exercise seem fairly mechanical in their execution, some are more grounded in the realm of awareness and mindfulness. The latter include Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced Chee-Gung), both of which are more generally referred to as meditation in motion. This is because, although each type of exercise does involve some form of movement or body positioning, its practice also entails a focus on relaxed breathing and the cultivation of a clear,… Read More >
You Know Tai Chi Looks Relaxing … Here’s Why
March 22, 2012
By Guest Blogger
Have you ever wondered what the connection is between the slow-motion choreography of tai chi and a calmer mind? There’s a natural process at work here, linking the mind and the body. If you understand that link, you can find lots of places in your life to embrace slowness and move toward more relaxation. The Speed of the Mind We live in a culture where the speed of the mind rules. We don’t move at… Read More >
