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Can Tai Chi and Qigong Assist Post-Exercise Recovery?

I’ve been involved in exercise of one form or another for most of my life, whether it was playing sports, weight training at the gym, martial arts training, or simply…

Ray March 16, 2022exercise science, post exercise recovery, qigong, research, Tai Chi, taiji, taijiquan

Health and Wellbeing Tai Chi and Qigong

How to Find a Good Tai Chi Class

So you've decided you want to try Tai Chi. Good for you! I've been practicing Tai Chi for over 20 years and I love it. I often tell my students…

Ray December 16, 2021exercise, health, Tai Chi, taiji, taijiquan

Health and Wellbeing Tai Chi and Qigong

Debunking the Myths: “Tai Chi Knee”

Have you ever heard of “Tai Chi Knee”? I first heard about it years ago when I saw a promotion for a book claiming to explain why Tai Chi knee…

Ray October 13, 2021health and safety, injury prevention, knee, Tai Chi, taiji, taijiquan

Health and Wellbeing Tai Chi and Qigong

Life Lessons from Tai Chi: Decompress

During an in-class discussion on one of Yang's Principles, Suspend From the Crown, a student asked if this was something that they should apply to everyday life as well. I…

Ray August 11, 2021healthy living, Life Lessons, Tai Chi, taiji, taijiquan