Mindfulness as Meditation in Tai Chi
Why Meditate? Meditation, in its many forms, is something most of us should attempt to practice. It not only reduces stress in our lives but…
Author: Alan Bandes
Chi Force Instructor
The Importance of Tai Chi for Fall Prevention in Older Adults
There has been a lot written about how effective the practice of Tai Chi is for fall prevention and yet, there are so many people…
Transitions in Tai Chi
The concept of transitions in learning The study of Tai Chi reminds me of the old analogy of peeling an onion. As a beginner learns…
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
Why is fall prevention so important? According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second biggest cause of accidental deaths after traffic accidents. Other…
How Daily Tai Chi Practice Saved My Life
At age 79, Tai Chi instructor Alan Bandes had to undergo heart bypass surgery. Listen or read on how he attributes his daily Tai Chi practice to savin…
Internal Versus External Motion
Once a famous musician was invited to a concert performed by top rated music students. Afterward he was asked his opinion of the performance. His…
Dr. Dan Richman, MD Speaks about Tai Chi and Pain Management
Transcript edited for clarity. Alan: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you do here? Dr. Dan: I’m a pain management…
Can’t Meditate? Try the 19 Form
Meditation or Tai Chi? Many of us have heard and read about the benefits of meditation, how it helps reduce stress, clears our minds, gives…
How Do You Stand When You Practice Tai Chi?
Standing in Tai Chi is not always as easy as it looks. I had a student a few years ago in particular that had a…
Sit, Stand and Sit While Standing
In this age of computers, gadgets we never knew we needed, and social media, it’s hardly a wonder many people are becoming sedentary, less and…
