Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s due to arthritis, fibromyalgia, lower back pain, or other underlying conditions, the constant discomfort and limited mobility significantly impact one’s...
The golden years are meant to be cherished and filled with joy. For senior citizens, maintaining good health and staying active is essential to enjoying this special phase of life. Tai Chi is an ancient practice gaining popularity among seniors for its physical and...
Higher education is an exciting phase for many students, filled with the joys of new experiences, challenges, and learning. However, it can also bring about significant amounts of stress, affecting both physical and mental health. As students navigate the rigorous...
If you suffer from lower back pain (LBP), you know just how debilitating it can be – it’s hard to move around, can impact your daily routine, and may even prevent you from participating in the activities that bring you joy. But there is hope when it comes to...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month when we raise awareness about the risks, symptoms, and various treatments for stroke patients. One lesser-known but highly effective stroke therapy is Tai Chi. The practice of Tai Chi is gaining popularity as a treatment for...
Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that combines movement, breathing, and meditation. It has been found to have numerous benefits for women experiencing menopause. The average age of menopause is around 51 years old, but it can occur anytime between the ages of 45 and...
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with anxiety and panic attacks? Managing anxiety can be challenging for those dealing with stress and worry, but the good news is that there is hope. Tai Chi classes are best known for their health benefits, such as...
Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) turn to Tai Chi for its potential health benefits. Although there is no cure for PD, Tai Chi may help improve symptoms and quality of life. According to the study entitled, Study Finds Tai Chi Exercises May Prove...
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that is considered to be beneficial for people with arthritis. Tai Chi involves a series of slow, graceful movements that can be done standing or sitting. Tai Chi classes are designed to improve balance and flexibility and can be...
One of the significant benefits of the ancient art of Tai Chi is its versatility. A great example is the use of this practice to benefit several forms of injury or surgery recovery. There are several specific ways this can be done, and one of the most common...
Reducing the risk of falling is one of the major benefits of taking Tai Chi classes Treatment of injuries, due to falls, is one of the most expensive health conditions. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults over the...
When most people think about Tai Chi, they are not usually associating the practice with calorie burn or reducing waist circumference. You may not realize just how many calories those slow, graceful movements will shed. It has been calculated that a 125-pound person...
There are numerous forms of exercise that may benefit various age groups or ranges, and Tai Chi is an excellent example. This form of exercise offers several different major benefits depending not just on age, but also on several other possible conditions or pain...
The ancient Chinese tradition known as Tai Chi is a widely practiced form of exercise, historically based in martial arts. In modern times, Tai Chi is more frequently taught as a non-competitive health and wellness practice involving slow, focused movements that also...
Sitting All Day? 10 Great Benefits of Online Tai Chi Classes Are you feeling the effects of the pandemic stay-at-home? You are not alone. Many of us have been suffering from what I call “staying in your bubble blues” over the past many months. Lack of...
Benefits of Tai Chi for Elite Military Forces and First Responders Photo by Pixabay The following is a much-appreciated guest blog from a Just Breathe Tai Chi student. My student is a retired Special Forces operator of 25 years and asked to remain anonymous. We will...
The Health Benefits of Qigong Qigong (pronounced “chee-gung”) Qi (life-breath) Cultivation is an aspect of Chinese medicine involving the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. Qi means breath or gas in...
Taking online Tai Chi lessons and maintaining a regular practice could help combat a newly-identified phenomenon called COVID-19 “caution fatigue” by helping to lift your spirits, reduce harmful physical effects of stress and anxiety, and contributing to a...
NIH just published an article explaining a new study from Tufts University and Brown University. Aerobic exercise is usually a core part of standard fibromyalgia treatment. It is the most commonly prescribed nondrug treatment for the disorder, which can involve...
Now, science reveals additional benefits. New studies show that Tai Chi may be as effective as physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to research published in 2016 in Annals of International Medicine. This is incredibly exciting news! Tai Chi...
