News & Updates

The ancient Chinese practice of tai chi may be an effective antidote, according to a study published in Thursday’s (August 19, 2010) New England Journal of Medicine. 

For more information go to   http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/bones-joints-and-muscles/articles/2010/08/19/relief-for-fibromyalgia-pain-a-dose-of-tai-chi.html

Beautiful photographs of the Metro DC event taken by Rick Gambhir of Open Eye Studios are available online at

http://openeyestudios.com/viewing/?slideshowID=30834

This reprint from Harvard Magazine surveys the growth and benefits of this ancient art for both mind and body.  Catherine Kerr, an instructor at Harvard Medical School describes the experience of practicing taijiquan (tai chi) as having stronger legs, being more alert, more focused, and more relaxed.  It improves her mood all around.  To read the entire article download here.

Harvard Health has given an overview of the art of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and its particular benefits for women.  It is an excellent read for all that shows how taiji can reduce the negative effects of aging and provide a beneficial activity that can be practiced for the rest of ones life. To download the entire article download here.

A recent report from the Mayo Clinic goes into considerable depth on the benefits of these internal arts.   Find the article from this link http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2009-mchi/5492.html

As U.S. health care costs rise and as the public takes a fresh look at greater personal participation in the process of one’s own care, interest in Qigong has risen.  Read the entire article here.