Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death. The chair is out to kill us.
(Professor James Levine, The Mayo Clinic)
Wednesday
The perfect exercise?
University of California medical research discovered that tai chi can significantly boost the body's immune system response to virus infection.
Dr Bradley Willcox, Dr Craig Willcox and Dr Makoto Suzuki wrote a 25 year medical study (The Okinawa Program). They maintain that tai chi - with its ancient origins and incredible health benefits - is the ideal form of exercise for modern people.
Tuesday
Tai chi exercise is known as one of the finest low-risk forms of physical fitness. There are millions and millions people around the world who are enjoying the significant health benefits of daily practice, helping to reduce depression and promote the feeling of serenity. The happy result is increased optimism and enhanced mental, physical and spiritual well-being.
(William CC Chen)
Monday
Qigong
Students always start by learning qigong first. The simple qigong exercises build strength, improve coordination and exercise the body. After a session you feel at ease, energised and comfortable.
Explore a variety of exercises designed to cultivate the flow of blood and oxygen around the body, as well as release tension within the muscles. Qigong helps people relax and unwind.Sunday
Self defence
Taijiquan teaches you how to defend yourself from harm. This means less fear, greater confidence, and the ability to identify (and avoid) dangerous situations.
The aim of self defence is to incapacitate the attacker and walk away; ideally unharmed. Discover how to keep a cool head, avoid conflict and cope with hostility.Saturday
Taijiquan
Taijiquan (supreme ultimate fist) is an advanced martial art based upon ancient Chinese knowledge, biomechanics and the yin/yang principle. Some of the training methods are slow, but many are not.
Authentic taijiquan practice follows specific guidelines. It is fascinating, fun and mentally stimulating. Taijiquan teaches powerful, functional skills, along with an in-depth philosophical background.
Friday
Thursday
Tuesday
The origin of laziness?
It is believed that laziness is a biological trait. A survival tool. In itself laziness is not necessarily a bad thing. People often see/hear the word 'lazy' as being a stigma and get defensive.
Imagine that you're a primitive human living in a valley 10000 years ago... The valley has all that you need. It is safe. It is free of hostile predators or rival tribes.
There would be no sense in going elsewhere. This is laziness. A desire to maintain the status quo. Not to change.
Monday
Lazy?
Not changing is fine if your circumstances are constant. But are they ever constant? Our bodies slowly deteriorate day-by-day. We could lose our job. Our partners could leave us. We might get ill.
Change is inevitable. Even if you stand still, life won't.
Yin/yang is about exchange. To get something, you have to give something. You have to do something.
Thursday
Indoor exercise/fitness/dance classes remain illegal
Sadly, the Government have today announced that Newcastle is "tier #3" and specifically said that indoor exercise/fitness/dance classes remain illegal.
So, unfortunately, Newcastle Tai Chi is still in lockdown, and will not be teaching Monday night induction classes in December after all.
There's tremendous pressure to bring the region back into tier #2, but this won't happen in December. Fingers-crossed for January... I'll keep you updated.
Take care,
Rachel
Saturday
Tuesday
Sunday
Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health.
Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The
movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed
rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and
connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi addresses the key components
of
fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree,
aerobic conditioning.
(Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Publication, May 2009)
Friday
The perfect exercise?
University of California medical research discovered that tai chi can significantly boost the body's immune system response to virus infection.
Dr Bradley Willcox, Dr Craig Willcox and Dr Makoto Suzuki wrote a 25 year medical study (The Okinawa Program). They maintain that tai chi - with its ancient origins and incredible health benefits - is the ideal form of exercise for modern people.Tuesday
Feedback
Last night I was chatting with a young doctor who has been attending our tai chi school for a few years now.
He has been working in the intensive care unit throughout the pandemic.
The doctor was talking about how good PPE works and also about training with our school has improved his own health.
The doctor said that he used to get flu etc, basically whatever was doing the rounds that year.
However, since attending our classes and training at home, he's not taken 1 day off work sick.
He felt that the training has significantly affected his immune system.
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