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Tai Chi Vs Pilates – 9 Crucial Differences to Help You Choose

Many people arrive at the doors of alternative practices like tai chi and Pilates because there is an aspect of their health that they want to dramatically change. Some want to get healthy in a...

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Chen Taijiquan Illustrated – A Needed Addition to Your Tai Chi Library

An aspect of studying tai chi that can be daunting at the beginning is understanding the many new Chinese words that describe our postures and movements. As a newbie, it can be overwhelming and most...

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How to Become a Great Tai Chi Instructor – Dos and Don’ts

My start with tai chi was rocky at best. After several years in another martial art I was introduced to tai chi near my university and was totally absorbed. I liked the class and people a lot and was...

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4 Answers to Definitively Explain the Purpose Of Tai Chi

All of us want to understand what we are going to get out of something that we are investing time, money, or energy into. Does a new hobby or activity align with changes that we want to make in our...

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An Argument Against Using a Tai Chi App and a Better Alternative

The allure of using a tai chi app to learn the form and reap the health benefits are great. They are inexpensive, accessible everywhere right on your phone, and have nice visuals and a way to...

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Why Everyone Should be Using Tai Chi for Diabetes Maintenance and Improvement

A diagnosis of Type-2 Diabetes is incredibly difficult to manage because the disease makes it hard to do the two things necessary to keep your blood glucose in line: exercise and diet. Here’s the...

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