Front Stance - Rolling Thunder Fist
I visited this blog where there was an interesting post about the Fitness benefits of Tai Chi and wanted to leave this comment, but couldn’t so I will post it here instead.
May 13, 2009
May 5, 2009
Chiropractic Wellness Care Includes… activism
(NOTE: There’s no need to read this if you are not a Registered Voter.)
HR 1207
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009
This Act calls for an audit of the Federal Reserve
… the Federal Reserve is not Federal, it’s private. And, it’s never been audited!
If you agree that the Federal Reserve should be subject to audit…
(It was created by Congress and Congress has authority over it, theoretically…)
…then call the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C. Toll Free at (877) 851-6437.
Ask for the office of your Congressman.
Tell them that you want to urge the Congressman to vote yes on HR1207!!
Below the name of the U.S. Congressman follows the State District number:
1. J. Inslee
2. Rick Larson
3. Brian Baird
4. Doc Hastings
5. Cathy McMorris
6. Norm Dicks
7. Jim McDermott
8. Dave Reichert
9. Adam Smith
This is your way of communicating that you know what is going on, you have an opinion, and you want action from the people who represent you.
April 27, 2009
Stay on your feet!
Austin Art
Or if you fail to stay on your feet, come to tai chi class so we can show you how fall without getting hurt.
Here is a very good article on the risks of falling and how to avoid and prevent it. It also gives some statistics that might help impress you with the importance of keeping or developing a good sense of balance – again, a benefit of tai chi practice.
I actually thought this article was going to be about tai chi and falling and the research showing that a short course of tai chi practice improved that statistics for those participating. That research is already mentioned somewhere here anyway, but I thought there would be more on it. Anyway, it’s still a good article and a must read if you or someone you know is approaching that age where falling is no longer a small issue.
DrD
April 24, 2009
World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day
Room With A View
I will be out of town this weekend and unable to participate in any of the local World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day events. Here are notices from two of my favorite Tai Chi friends who are offering wonderful opportunities to find about and experience what Tai Chi and Qi Gong are all about. I highly recommend you consider checking out either one of them. You’ll have a blast!
DrD
Hi, Dennis,
I am participating in the City of Kirkland’s World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day event (they have not listed it on the official website yet). Do wish you could be a part of the fun with me – perhaps next year. Practice some on your own and be a part of it over there in eastern WA! I will be thinking of you.
Thank you for your offer to distribute this info to people who may be interested. You are a most excellent Tai Chi and Qi Gong buddy and brother.
Here is the scoop:
WHAT: World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day – Eleventh Year of this international event!
A worldwide event that, like a sunrise, waves around the world on the last Saturday of April. 65 nations and tens of thousands of people join together on this day in the spirit of global and personal healing. No experience needed. Mini-lessons, follow-alongs and demonstrations in various styles and forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Fun, easy, interesting and you are a part of a truly unique, international wave of health and breath.
WHEN: Saturday 25 April, 10am to noon
(drop-in for awhile or stay for the whole time – whatever works best for you)
WHERE & HOW TO GET THERE: Kirkland’s waterfront Marina Park, near the Pavilion at the north end of the park. We can practice under the pavilion if the weather is inclement.
Marina Park Pavilion
25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive, Kirkland
on the waterside of downtown Kirkland, just north of the marina and south of the boat launch
http://maps.live.com/?v=2&where1=25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive,KIRKLAND,WA
directions from 405 north or south:
* take NE 85th Redmond/Kirkland Exit #18 & head West toward Kirkland.
* This road is SR-908 and becomes Central Way as you head down a slight hill and enter Kirkland.
* Cross 6th St, 4th St, 3rd St, Main St, Lake St
* at Stop Sign, turn Left onto Lakeshore Plaza Drive and see the grassy park, the Pavilion, Lake Washington, and a big parking lot
EVENT INFORMATION: Several local teachers of Tai Chi and Qi Gong (including me and another of my teachers, an instructor or two from the Qi Gong Institute – Dr. Sun’s school, the Kirkland Dahn Center and others) will be there.
The format is that each teacher will take a turn at teaching or presenting a Tai Chi or Qi Gong Form for participants to learn or follow along with. There will also be a few demonstrations (I have been asked to demonstrate Li Style Tai Chi Fan, for example). There is not a schedule – just taking turns as the # of teachers and # of participants allows – just non-stop Tai Chi and Qi Gong from 9 to noon.
Last year participants formed a big circle with teachers at one end and we all just followed along with whomever was teaching. For awhile there were so many folks attending and participating that we formed two groups. One group in a circle with a teacher at one end and another group in a regular class arrangement with the teach at the front.
Not interested in participating in the follow-alongs or mini-lessons but want to be a part of the event? Just come on down and watch from the comfort of a blanket spread out on the grass or in your chair. Or, walk around and see what the different schools and teachers have on display at their information tables.
Know a teacher who would like to join us? It is not too late – just write or call me (see below).
Learn more about World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day at www.worldtaichiday.org.
SMALL GIFT: Everyone will receive a card certifying their participation.
CONTACT ME:
Deborah Magallanes, Wu Dang Mountain Institute
206-550-4908 / wu.dang@verizon.net
Peace,
Deborah
Deborah Magallanes
Wu Dang Mountain Institute
~ A School of the Internal Arts
P.O. Box 3359
Kirkland, Washington 98083-3359
206-550-4908
wu.dang@verizon.net
Embrace The Moon – Ballard
Join Embrace The Moon & Friends on World Tai Chi Day this Saturday at Myrtle Edwards Park 3130 Alaskan Way W., in the Olympic Sculpture Garden. We’ll join practitioners from all over the world in this wave of celebrating Tai Chi & Qigong. Meet at 9:45 and start our practice at 10:00. Its free, all are welcome. We’ll start Standing, stretch into Muscle Tendon Qigong, flow into Silk Reeling & finally practice our dynamic Tai Chi. Come early, stay late! Enjoy the tradition!
We’ll keep you posted on all the great happenings at the Moon. In the meantime you can always go to the website & see what’s up for the rest of April & beyond.
Happy Training,
Kim
Embrace The Moon Taijiquan and Qigong
1716 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-0993
www.embracethemoon.com
April 22, 2009
Gym Ball Recall
Getting Fit The Old Fashioned Way
Below is a link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of several brands of gym balls. (In case you didn’t hear about it from Jay Leno:-)
If you bought your ball from me, there is no problem. Other brands of balls are involved though so if you or someone you know has a different brand you might want to look at the list.
April 20, 2009
Action Steps Toward Better Health
Where Do You Get Your Omega 3s?
WatchPoisoned Waters and Learn The Truth About How Pollution in Puget Sound Could be Affecting Your Health
On Tuesday night at 9 p.m. watch Frontline’s program on PBS (Channel 9) talking about pollution in Puget Sound. Learn about “endocrine disrupters” and how to avoid much of the potential damage they can cause to your health (including weight gain, hormone balance, and risk of disease) by following a healthy lifestyle.
Stop By Our Office Wednesday Evening and Learn How You Can Save Hundreds of Dollars!
Wednesday, April 22nd at 6 p.m. representatives will be in our office to answer your questions and give you information about the new Epicenter Fitness in south Everett. This is a full service, newly renovated, health club with a wide range of some of the best equipment there is – I know, I’ve checked it out. It’s your chance to get a discounted membership with rates locked in for life! Stop by the office at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to find out more.
Get Free Nutritional Products – 17 Fruits & Vegetables – for Children, Ages 4-18 Years Old. And Get Those Products free for up to three years!
Send me an email at DDilday239@aol.com to learn more about how to participate in this study. Over 300,000 participants have already realized the benefits. You and your children might as well too. (You can find out more about those products here.)
April 14, 2009
You can do this!
Here is a link to an important blog post by Dan McComb of Biznik.
It gives information that will help show the way to how we can each make a little contribution toward sane commerce and sustainability.
Please take a look, and give it a think.
DrD
April 12, 2009
Chiropractic Wellness Care includes…Exercise “Hacks”
Zen Habits is a site I just heard about yesterday at a Biznik event. That link is to a list of recommendations about getting into and sticking with the exercise habit.
As with most of the stuff I link to this site, it’s someone saying what I would or have said, but saying it much better.
You will love the gentle encouragement and the ease in following these steps.
April 9, 2009
Have You Done The Math?
Another of Uncle Bill's Drawings
I never heard of Christin McDowell, author and Personal Trainer, until this morning. Thanks to Biznik, I found this article just now which she recently wrote. She writes well and makes the argument far better than I usually do, so please take a few minutes to read it.
I haven’t looked at her book yet, but I probably will. If it’s as good as I expect I’ll recommend it.
Meanwhile, work up a sweat!
DrD
Health – Naturally, through Chiropractic, Fitness & Plant-Based Whole-Food Nutrition
April 6, 2009
“The Doctors”
Dr. Sears was recently featured on a program called, “The Doctors” talking about our favorite nutritional products. Check it out!
DrD
March 28, 2009
Tai Chi leads to “Functional” Fitness
Front Stance leads to Functional Fitness and Stability
Another one of my tai chi teacher’s students, Wim Demeere, of Belguim demonstrates takedown technics.
Here, Neil Rosiak, another of my teacher’s students from England, demonstrates individual techniques from the Hand Form practiced as drills.
Those Tai Chi guys are everywhere aren’t they?
DrD
March 24, 2009
Red Meat Makes the News
Here is a link to the Yahoo story that’s been all over the news today.
Another reason to read and heed The China Study.
Notice, in particular, how much red meat is considered a lot of red meat. And notice that, once again, more fruits and vegetables is the antidote!
