Tai Chi For Health (part 1 of 2)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Tai Chi health benefits are a bit of a mystery to most people in the Western world who have not been exposed to Tai Chi...
Tai Chi For Health (part 2 of 2)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
A basic example of this is the bone density that Tai Chi is known to develop that helps prevent falls in the elderly...
Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Tai Chi Chi Kung / Qi Gong by definition refers to Tai Chi energy work In this post I will try to shed some light on what is meant by the Chi Kung / Qi Gong energy work aspect of the practice...
How to Find a Tai Chi Instructor (Part 6)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Fortunately, there are plenty of skilled and experienced Tai Chi teachers in America and there are a few Tai Chi masters here in the US as well but you may have to do a little homework to find one of them...
How to Find a Tai Chi Instructor (Part 5)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Continued from “How to find a Tai Chi Instructor (Part 4)
22Self Defense Applications
- A Tai Chi teacher does not have to teach self defense to students who do not want it but any real teacher of Tai Chi who can impart the real knowledge of Tai Chi to others must have at least a basic understanding of how the movements are really applied and be able to demonstrate it...
How To Find A Tai Chi Instructor (Part 3)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Continued from "How to find a Tai Chi Instructor (Part 2)"
The same is true with Tai Chi Even though approaches may be different, words like Chi, Jing, Peng, Sung, Tao, Yi, Shen and Li will be known by any real teacher...
How To Find A Tai Chi Instructor (Part 2)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Continued from “How to find a Tai Chi Instructor (Part 1)
Many people who teach Tai Chi in America today do not know any or much more than the form set of moves that make up the external physical look and choreography of Tai Chi...
How To Find A Tai Chi Instructor (Part 1)
Submitted by: Richard Clear
This article explains the bare minimum amount of knowledge that any beginning Tai Chi teacher, style, school or method of Tai Chi should know and be able to convey in order to teach Tai Chi...
Attacks Vs Fist Fights & Posturing Part 2
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Continued from “Attacks Vs Fist Fights & Posturing Part 1”
Awareness is key If I have parked my car in a parking space that another driver has perceived as their parking spot and they are cussing me out all I have to do is move my car so that the other person can park there...
Iron Palm Part 10
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Continued from Iron Palm Q&A With Sigung Richard Clear Part 9
Si-Gung Clear is professionally sanctioned by the Kun Tao Silat Association International, Silat Kilap Betawi DeThouars, Malabar Fighting Arts USA, Black Tiger Fighting Society, Jackson's Wu Shu Institute, the Jian Mei Internal Arts Association, the World Tai Chi Boxing Association, and the Russian Martial Arts Schools Affiliation...
Iron Palm Part 6
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Continued from Iron Palm Q&A With Sigung Richard Clear Part 5
At the next level students begin Lao Gung development...
Essential Tai Chi
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Tai Chi = Grand Ultimate Energy
Tai can be translated as Grand Ultimate So, Tai Chi translates as Grand Ultimate Energy...
The Chi Debate Part 2
Submitted by: Richard Clear
Another issue to be addressed is that some of the historical background on many of the practices are based on specific exercises and postures that were created to facilitate specific energetic processes and little explanation other than to just do the exercises is commonly taught to beginners...
The Chi Debate Part 1
Submitted by: Richard Clear
In the West many debates have surrounded the idea of Chi and if Chi really exists Chi is a Chinese word that when simply translated into English means Energy and or Life-Force...
Tai Chi
Submitted by: Richard Clear
TaiChi is a complete and highly developed internal martial art (Neijia) A form of moving meditation, TaiChi promotes in the practitioner a sense of Qi (breath/life energy) circulation and health...
How Does Coffee Affect Your Body?
Submitted by: Chuggin McCoffee
Coffee is a popular American beverage, but it does directly affect your body The great news for you to know is that studies have recently shown that coffee definitely affects your body for the better through the use of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds...
Know Your Acne For Proper Treatment
Submitted by: Andy Hook
A person goes through acne at least once in a lifetime Knowing the different types of acne would guide you on what type you are dealing with...
Four Simple Yet Effective Weight Loss Techniques
Submitted by: Andy Hook
You’re not really a slave of vanity that is why you want to lose weight Actually, losing weight is not only done to have a sexy body, attract the opposite sex, or wear those fashionable clothes...
A Basic Guide to Men’s Health Supplements
Submitted by: Andy Hook
More and more men are becoming health conscious nowadays, with modern society putting a much higher premium on fitness and health, as well as the increasing costs of healthcare in general...
What Are EOBBD Certified Therapeutic Essential Oils?
Submitted by: Dianne Ronnow
When you are shopping for essential oils you will find differences in the prices of oils from different companies...
Why Are There Special Contact Lenses For Those With Astigmatism?
Submitted by: Adriana N
Throughout our lives, our eyes can undergo many conditions that can affect one's sight One such eye condition many people become afflicted with is astigmatism...
How to Prevent a Hangover
Submitted by: Anthony Adams
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about ways to cure a hangover Some are old standbys, like drinking a Bloody Mary, sleeping a hangover off and eating a big, greasy breakfast...
L-Cysteine as a Hangover Cure
Submitted by: Anthony Adams
L-Cysteine is a non essential amino acid that is found in large quantities in various fruits, vegetables, and in eggs...
How to Stay Motivated During the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Submitted by: Annie Janes
A huge key to nutrition and fitness is motivation During this time of year it is so hard...
Knee Joints: How to Strengthen Them
Submitted by: Phillip Tucker
The knee is the largest and perhaps the most delicate joint in your body Complex, dense, and easily injured, it’s also one of the most common sports injuries, and once damaged, it can be incredibly hard to heal completely...
Yoga Diet - A Vegan Treat
Submitted by: Roberto Sedycias
The most common topic is about having food and craving for it, but only very few are aware of the fact that the actual intense fat burner is none other than yoga diet...
Natural Fat Blocker Remedies For Weight Loss
Submitted by: Magy Ross
Did you know that there are several natural remedies that act as potent fat blockers Here are five herbs that should be a part of your diet if you want to lose weight...
Popular Weight Loss Myths, Tips and Tricks
Submitted by: Magy Ross
There is certainly no dearth of weight loss myths on the internet and here are some of the most popular ones that people are often inclined to believe...
Have You Considered Having Liposuction Cosmetic Surgery?
Submitted by: Mark Thomas Walters
The purpose of liposuction cosmetic surgery is to remove excess fatty tissue from body and to improve the contours of your body...
How To Grow Taller And Increase Height
Submitted by: Chris Chew
Somehow, most of us are almost always not completely quite satisfied with the way we look Perhaps we are unhappy with our graying or receding hair, or the pigmentation and wrinkles on our faces or even our out of shape bodies...