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...
If you’ve been considering taking a Qigong class, you have likely discovered that online Qigong classes have become more accessible. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we deal with in-person classwork, and online in-person is a new way to learn. The health benefits...
If you are just digging into the ancient movement practices of Chi Kung and Tai Chi, you may be wondering “Hmmm, what’s the difference between the two?” Here at Just Breathe Tai Chi, we offer a variety of virtual online and video classes that teach Tai Chi, Chi Kung...
Do Tai Chi videos provide the same benefits and results as taking a live class? Tai Chi provides a wide variety of evidence-based benefits for the mind and body. Those benefits do not vary, whether you’re taking a live class or engaging with a video or on-demand...
You might be surprised to learn that online Tai Chi classes can be just as relaxing and beneficial as live, in-person courses. The physical, mental and emotional benefits of Tai Chi are well established. However, with concerns lingering about in-person gatherings,...
Tai Chi vs Qigong What’s the Difference? One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from my students is “Tai Chi vs Qigong, what’s the difference?” The short answer: Tai Chi, or Taiji, (the whole spelling thing is addressed below) is a martial art, and Qigong,...
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...
