Cultivate Your Chi

by Edna Brandt, LAc Licensed Acupuncturist and Tai Chi Teacher

Your houseplants or your lawn or garden will grow more or
less by themselves, though they will get gangly or weedy
without attention. If you want a premium lawn or prize roses,
you need to cultivate, to pay attention to what is needed. You
need to make sure that there is the right placement, the right
amount of water and sun, the correct fertilizer. If you
cultivate your plants or lawn, they will have beautiful qi.
In the same way, you need to cultivate your own qi to have
the best health you can. Without special care, you will

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Cultivation of Qi

This handout has been used by Dan Ogrydziak and others to support students in their practice.

                   CULTIVATION OF CHI - AFTER COMPLETION

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The Winter Blues Can Affect Anyone

A gentle way to fight stress

Tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance.f you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

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Another Look at Tai Chi & Holiday Stress and Anxiety

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year, but not all the time and not for everyone. Sometimes there is so much cooking, cleaning and hosting to do that we don’t have any fun. Other times, our different family members are at each others’ throats. For many families, it may be the only time of year everyone is together and sometimes we use it for praise and other times it’s an endless time of criticism. Here are a few tips (including Tai Chi!) for reduced holiday stress and anxiety.

1. Plan Ahead

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Do You Want to try Tai Chi?

Do you want to try tai chi? Check our School Locator to find a class near you. If you cannot find a convenient location, check out our instructional videos on our Store page. And consider coming to a summer camp and training event! They are well-loved, energizing and life-changing. Look under Events on our home page.

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