Be Patient with both Tai Chi and You: From a Disabled Tai Chi Practitioner
By Jeff Momoi with Stephan Berwick. Jeff Momoi is a long-time student of Stephan Berwick, who enjoys Tai Chi practice with his wife, Ann, in his battle against chronic disability. How long have you been doing Tai Chi and what style? And what made you first consider doing Tai Chi? I’ve been doing Chen style Tai […]
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 reply basically congratulated them on a technically proficient performance but added that there was one thing the students were missing. They needed to learn how to enhance their performance by […]
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 specialist, anesthesiologist and I’ve been working for close to 30 years here at the hospital for special surgery, which is the preeminent orthopedic hospital in the country, specializing in orthopedic […]
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 us a feeling of well-being and helps us deal with the many issues of modern living, especially in these times of Covid. However, I have found that there a good […]
Tai Chi for Pregnancy: A Tool for Wellness and Self-Care
I was deep into my pregnancy and practicing Tai Chi regularly when I began to recognize how much Tai Chi kept me going. My legs and ankles were already swollen. I had terrible heartburn, and I had to move every 10 minutes to be comfortable. Yet my legs and back were strong, my back and […]
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 problem with his posture. Specifically, he tended to drop his head slightly forward. This would cause him to stumble sometimes during his practice sessions. During class I would constantly have […]
Tai Chi while Pregnant: What are the benefits?
Practicing Tai Chi during pregnancy is a powerful regimen for maintaining stability, strength, and relaxation during pregnancy – even during the last trimester. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, (ACOG), identifies the following physical challenges that occur during pregnancy. All of which Tai Chi is well known to greatly improve. Joints: The hormones made during pregnancy cause the ligaments […]
Falling Does NOT Have to be Catastrophic
Falling Happens in a Blink of an Eye Not long ago I was sitting in a restaurant with my wife enjoying a break from our Covid-19 induced isolation. The restaurant was one we patronized simply because of their strict precautions in following safe protocols. Anticipating a good meal prepared by someone other than us, relaxing […]
Can Tai Chi Help Improve Mental Health?
Battling Depression with Tai Chi The battle against depression and malaise can be won with Tai Chi. At Chi Force, we are committed to bringing you the best of Tai Chi training that we evaluate year-round. Doing so, we are delighted to see the medical establishment finally catching up to us Tai Chi practitioners! Their […]
10-Step Tai Chi Routine for Stress Relief
Let’s face it, there are stressful signals all around us. It seems as if all our media is full of news about Covid-19. We’re advised to stay home, not go out and if we do go out, we have to keep safe distances from people. We have to wash down all packages, wash our hands […]