Tai Chi: Life Extension and Vitality

February 24, 2010 · Filed Under Health Related Article · Comment 

WELLNESS & LONGEVITY MOVEMENT

Many programs are offered through books, E-books, videos, DVDs, workshops, etc. on Tai chi but there is no comparison to learning from a real master over time. So much is missed when trying to model from these mediums. This education usually benefits the experienced practitioner who knows the nuances and can fill in the connective steps. Nevertheless, a good Tai chi video can assist Tai chi instruction but replace the specific training offered by a Tai chi master. Additionally, serious injury can be avoided when learning the correct way to enjoying a great and ancient discipline. I humbly encourage all to find out why and how to practice this art in order to truely receive life-sustaining benefits.

“From experience, I have learned that it is better to learn a few moves well rather than many superficially. The essence of tai chi can be found in just one move.”

TAI CHI CHUAN  

Pure Natural Energy & Healing From Within

Over time Tai Chi takes root and imbues youthfulness where once the hardness of aging withered all chances for longevity. The ancient art of tai chi softens the sinews as concentration on the “chi” rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit.

Dating back to the 14th century, Yang Style Tai Chi seeks health in moderation. Health and balance is achieved by forming body movements that are not extreme but gentle and cleansing. Yang style tai chi developed from Chen style tai chi which began in the 13th century. Wu, Hao and Sun style tai chi followed adding their valuable contributions to the internal martial arts in 1800s. These are the five main families where tai chi was cultivated.

“Life exists because qi is amassed, when qi is dispersed, one dies.” — Zhuang Zi, ancient Chinese philosopher

TAI CHI HEALTH BENEFITS 

Tai Chi is an exercise program that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. Tai chi movements are designed to express the yin and yang components that are fundamental to Chinese medicine in a balanced and harmonious form. Like most moderate physical activities, tai chi can improve:

  • stamina
  • muscle tone
  • agility
  • flexibility
  • strength
  • pain alleviation

The practice of breathing exercises may serve a meditative function to reduce stress.

Clinical studies show that tai chi is effective for:

  • slowing bone loss in early postmenopausal women
  • improved physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis
  • increases the range of motion in the lower limbs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
  • improves aerobic capacity in sedentary adults
  • reduced hypertension and lipid profile in hypertensive individuals
  • improved sleep in elderly individuals
  • significant improvement in symptom management and quality of life for patients suffering from chronic heart failure, fibromyalgia and breast cancer

 The adept practitioner learns to receive the energy or “chi” from below, above and beside him or her. The event is without charge, supporting longevity while raising the spirit. While the enterpretation of this phenomena is varied, nevertheless, the experience is greatly welcomed.    Sifu Mark Hammer    

Tai Chi: Life Extension and Vitality

February 24, 2010 · Filed Under Health Related Article · Comment 

WELLNESS & LONGEVITY MOVEMENT

Many programs are offered through books, E-books, videos, DVDs, workshops, etc. on Tai chi but there is no comparison to learning from a real master over time. So much is missed when trying to model from these mediums. This education usually benefits the experienced practitioner who knows the nuances and can fill in the connective steps. Nevertheless, a good Tai chi video can assist Tai chi instruction but replace the specific training offered by a Tai chi master. Additionally, serious injury can be avoided when learning the correct way to enjoying a great and ancient discipline. I humbly encourage all to find out why and how to practice this art in order to truely receive life-sustaining benefits.

“From experience, I have learned that it is better to learn a few moves well rather than many superficially. The essence of tai chi can be found in just one move.”

TAI CHI CHUAN  

Pure Natural Energy & Healing From Within

Over time Tai Chi takes root and imbues youthfulness where once the hardness of aging withered all chances for longevity. The ancient art of tai chi softens the sinews as concentration on the “chi” rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit.

Dating back to the 14th century, Yang Style Tai Chi seeks health in moderation. Health and balance is achieved by forming body movements that are not extreme but gentle and cleansing. Yang style tai chi developed from Chen style tai chi which began in the 13th century. Wu, Hao and Sun style tai chi followed adding their valuable contributions to the internal martial arts in 1800s. These are the five main families where tai chi was cultivated.

“Life exists because qi is amassed, when qi is dispersed, one dies.” — Zhuang Zi, ancient Chinese philosopher

TAI CHI HEALTH BENEFITS 

Tai Chi is an exercise program that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. Tai chi movements are designed to express the yin and yang components that are fundamental to Chinese medicine in a balanced and harmonious form. Like most moderate physical activities, tai chi can improve:

  • stamina
  • muscle tone
  • agility
  • flexibility
  • strength
  • pain alleviation

The practice of breathing exercises may serve a meditative function to reduce stress.

Clinical studies show that tai chi is effective for:

  • slowing bone loss in early postmenopausal women
  • improved physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis
  • increases the range of motion in the lower limbs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
  • improves aerobic capacity in sedentary adults
  • reduced hypertension and lipid profile in hypertensive individuals
  • improved sleep in elderly individuals
  • significant improvement in symptom management and quality of life for patients suffering from chronic heart failure, fibromyalgia and breast cancer

 The adept practitioner learns to receive the energy or “chi” from below, above and beside him or her. The event is without charge, supporting longevity while raising the spirit. While the enterpretation of this phenomena is varied, nevertheless, the experience is greatly welcomed.    Sifu Mark Hammer    

Tai Chi: Life Extension and Vitality

February 24, 2010 · Filed Under Health Related Article · Comment 

WELLNESS & LONGEVITY MOVEMENT

Many programs are offered through books, E-books, videos, DVDs, workshops, etc. on Tai chi but there is no comparison to learning from a real master over time. So much is missed when trying to model from these mediums. This education usually benefits the experienced practitioner who knows the nuances and can fill in the connective steps. Nevertheless, a good Tai chi video can assist Tai chi instruction but replace the specific training offered by a Tai chi master. Additionally, serious injury can be avoided when learning the correct way to enjoying a great and ancient discipline. I humbly encourage all to find out why and how to practice this art in order to truely receive life-sustaining benefits.

“From experience, I have learned that it is better to learn a few moves well rather than many superficially. The essence of tai chi can be found in just one move.”

TAI CHI CHUAN  

Pure Natural Energy & Healing From Within

Over time Tai Chi takes root and imbues youthfulness where once the hardness of aging withered all chances for longevity. The ancient art of tai chi softens the sinews as concentration on the “chi” rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit.

Dating back to the 14th century, Yang Style Tai Chi seeks health in moderation. Health and balance is achieved by forming body movements that are not extreme but gentle and cleansing. Yang style tai chi developed from Chen style tai chi which began in the 13th century. Wu, Hao and Sun style tai chi followed adding their valuable contributions to the internal martial arts in 1800s. These are the five main families where tai chi was cultivated.

“Life exists because qi is amassed, when qi is dispersed, one dies.” — Zhuang Zi, ancient Chinese philosopher

TAI CHI HEALTH BENEFITS 

Tai Chi is an exercise program that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. Tai chi movements are designed to express the yin and yang components that are fundamental to Chinese medicine in a balanced and harmonious form. Like most moderate physical activities, tai chi can improve:

  • stamina
  • muscle tone
  • agility
  • flexibility
  • strength
  • pain alleviation

The practice of breathing exercises may serve a meditative function to reduce stress.

Clinical studies show that tai chi is effective for:

  • slowing bone loss in early postmenopausal women
  • improved physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis
  • increases the range of motion in the lower limbs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
  • improves aerobic capacity in sedentary adults
  • reduced hypertension and lipid profile in hypertensive individuals
  • improved sleep in elderly individuals
  • significant improvement in symptom management and quality of life for patients suffering from chronic heart failure, fibromyalgia and breast cancer

 The adept practitioner learns to receive the energy or “chi” from below, above and beside him or her. The event is without charge, supporting longevity while raising the spirit. While the enterpretation of this phenomena is varied, nevertheless, the experience is greatly welcomed.    Sifu Mark Hammer    

Are You Aware Of How To Overcome Panic Attacks?

October 10, 2009 · Filed Under Anxiety Tips · Comment 
Are You Aware Of How To Overcome Panic Attacks? by Deborah ShevaunAnyone who has ever suffered from panic attacks understands that overcoming panic attacks can seem to take forever. In fact once you get a better understanding of what you can begin doing then it will make getting over your next one that much easier.1. Yoga: This is a form of exercise that will help relax the body and keep your mind off of the stress that it is enduring. We all know that stress is related to all kinds of

MP3 Astral Projection

September 12, 2009 · Filed Under Health Related Article · Comment 

Every person in the world ? man, woman and child is born with the ability to astral project. This is a very real ability and practice is the only difference between those who rarely astral project or do so with difficulty and those who can astral project at will. Astral projection is something which has an extremely long history, just like yoga and meditation. There are many different names that astral projection goes by and a lot of different ways to astral project.

Learn more about astral projection

Lucid dreaming is one type of astral projecting. Lucid dreaming is of course when we are conscious of our dreaming ? this is what known as astral projecting. In order to lucid dream, all you need to do is to tell yourself ‘I am dreaming’ while in the dream.

Lucid dreaming is a method of astral projecting which can take a while to become an expert in. This means that while this is one of the ways that you can astral project, it?s probably not the best way to begin astral projecting if you are not already skilled in the practice.

Even if you are unaware of having done so, you have astral projected before. Think of those times when you awoke from a dream able to remember every detail down to the smallest things. In these cases, what you were doing was astral projecting, not dreaming! We?ve all had this experience before and this is one of the ways that we astral project.

The first step to astral projection is having the knowledge that you can do it. Affirm to yourself that you can do this; this will clear away all of the doubt which prevents you from being able to astral project.

Using relaxation techniques can help you to prepare your body and mind to astral project. Meditation is the best way to get started. You need to find a meditation technique which works for you in getting you into the relaxed state needed for astral projecting.

You should do your meditation in a quiet room where you have a comfortable place to sit and will not be interrupted or distracted. Start freeing your mind of worry and tension. You can?t astral project when you have these negative energies in your mind. Begin to eliminate all thoughts from your mind and focus on your breathing. You want to take deep, slow breaths ? in thorough your nose, out through your mouth. If you can remain focused on your breathing, you?ll begin to feel yourself relaxing.

Keep focusing on your breathing ? breathe out all of your stress. Pay attention only on talking deep breaths ? in through the nose, out through the mouth. Your breaths must be slower and deeper as you move your concentrate to relaxing your body.

Starting from your toes and working your way up, relax each part of your body. There are basically two ways you can do this. One is to tense, then relax each part of your body as you move upwards, the other is to visualize the tension leaving each part of your body as you exhale.

As the tension and negative energies leave your body, you?ll start to feel heavy and deeply relaxed. Once you have finished relaxing your body, you?re ready to move on to the next step.

Once you are fully relaxed, you can be ready to fall asleep ? don?t doze off, you?re almost there! Repeat a phrase to yourself to stay focused. It doesn?t matter what this mantra is. Even ?around the corner? can work ? just choose a phrase which you can focus on and repeat it.

The human mind will wander when it is unoccupied by anything else; this can break the concentration necessary to astral project. To stay on track towards astral projecting, just keep repeating your phrase.

You have to achieve an altered state of consciousness in order to astral project. You can reach this state by continuing to repeat your phrase to yourself. Another method preferred by many to astral project is the ?body of light? method, where you visualize your body transforming into one made of light.

Learn more about astral projection

There are three signs to watch for that will indicate that you are beginning to astral project. One is having a sensation of motion, followed by ’seeing’ light and color (even though your eyes will be closed). You will then hear voices telling you to stop or to continue ? this is a sure sign that you are astral projecting.

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