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MoonWillow Tai Chi & Wellness
Healing Movement for Every Body |
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All photos © 2007 Maureen Zwier
What Is T’ai Chi? T’ai Chi (pronounced “tye-CHEE”) is an ancient, slow-moving exercise that originated in China around 1200 AD. It is a blend of Shaolin martial art movements and qigong breathing techniques to balance body, mind and spirit. It works with one’s vital life force known as chi – a living energy field that permeates and animates the body. Depletions and blocks in this field occur regularly from stress, poor diet/environment, and negative thought patterns. T’ai Chi regenerates and balances this field, thereby cultivating a more harmonious being – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Practitioners have reported strengthened immune systems, reduced pain, calmer dispositions, improved flexibility and overall well-being. This feeds into more balanced lifestyles, relationships, productivity, and self-esteem. The popularity and demand for T’ai Chi classes in the US has risen in recent years due to its obvious and documented results. T’ai Chi is now ranked among Mayo Clinic’s Top 10 Complementary Therapies, and hospital affiliated fitness centers are rapidly expanding to include departments and classes in mind-body wellness, of which T’ai Chi is a cornerstone.
What Is T’ai Chi Good For? Posture & Balance Flexibility & Stamina Muscle Mass & Tone Pain Reduction Improved Immunity Cardiovascular Health & Blood Pressure Digestion Stress Reduction Anxiety & Depression Slowing the Aging Process
Since entering the 21st century, we as a people are collectively experiencing unprecedented pressures for change and renewal. In business, family, and within each individual, we are striving to meet the challenges before us in our health, finances, and personal spheres. It is now more imperative than ever to reach out to one another and within ourselves to find a better, healthier way of being and relating in the world. The increased interest in alternative medicine, fitness, and soul explorations are in direct response to this burgeoning need.
It is the mission of MoonWillow Tai Chi & Wellness to provide a fun and nurturing environment to cultivate better well-being and explore hidden potentials. As a 20-year veteran of mind/body studies, I am committed to providing quality classes, lectures, workshops, and products in T'ai Chi, meditation, and self development in offerings and feel free to contact me for more information.
In order to make a better world, we must create a positive ripple within ourselves, which will then extend to our loved ones, our careers, our communities, and onward. As a sage once said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Why not take that step today?
Allison Deputy
Got questions? Contact Us at moonwillowtc@gmail.com
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