Yang Style 24 tai chi

Tai Chi is a powerful art of immense depth consisting of exercise, self-defense and philosophy. The “sets” or “forms” are the structure or the foundation. Forms are individual exercises linked together to form a long flowing series of movements. According to Yang Chan Fu (who is known as the modern father of Tai Chi) “to start learning Tai Chi you have to start with the forms”. There are many styles of Tai Chi, and within each style, each has its different Forms. Even with one well-known form, there are many versions. Students might feel confused facing so many options, or one could take it as an advantage to have so many choices available.

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Masters Council

Health is Wealth

A balanced mind, body & spirit make a person wealthy in being healthy!

Exercising to achieve performance or attractiveness is often rewarding. However, as we age the following become essential to maintaining health and well-being.

range of motion
joint strength
fine motor skills
adequate sleep
bone density
thought engagement
stress management
balanced organ function
vestibular balance

Self-discipline Can be Developed.

Anything of value is always going to require some amount of sacrifice of time, effort and resources.

For most people, it is very difficult to train or discipline their mind and consequently, their body. People often say or do things they regret only to realize later that they lacked the self control and self awareness to make good decisions to begin with.

By gaining control of the physical anatomy, a relationship with the physical body is developed. When aligning the limbs and joints to stretch and strengthen them, while also maintaining deep and deliberate breathing rhythms, an individual can cultivate a more harmonious link between the mind, body and spirit (self awareness). Practice of exercises that truly engage the mind and body, (very much like yoga) to improve health & wellness. The mind directs the body, while the body protects the mind.

Discipline the mind in order to discipline the body!

Learn how this all works from private, small or group instruction.

Be well!

Jim Moltzan

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Protect Your Bones With Tai Chi

As people continue to stay indoors more, many are becoming less active and also more susceptible to vitamin D3 deficiency from lack of sunlight. Both issues can lead to loss of the bone density (osteopenia) and eventually osteoporosis (porous & brittle bones). Bones are not just for structure but also stores minerals and produce blood cells. We need healthy bones!

Click on the image below to read a more detailed explanation of tai chi and bone health, from Harvard Medical School.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/protect-your-bones-with-tai-chi

Tai chi and qigong are my recommendations as they provide weight-bearing exercises that are low-impact on the joints. Plus, you can practice outside (or almost anywhere) and get some sunlight. Regardless of how you exercise – stay active, get some sun and fresh air everyday.

**Weak bones affect body posture, leading to other chronic issues**.

If you need help getting started, contact me through http://www.MindandBodyExercises.com or 407-234-0119.

Be well, stay healthy, be wise!

Jim Moltzan

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Stay Healthy by Living Healthy

Stay Healthy by Living Healthy

Harvard Medical School – recommends taking care of your immune system. Stay healthy by living healthy. Masks and social distancing don’t make someone healthy if their habits are not healthy to begin with. Take the steps before you get ill.

Be well!

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/preventing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus#:~:text=%2D%20Don’t%20smoke,nose%2C%20and%20mouth.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your holidays, but make good choices!

As most of the country continues to struggle with the current situation, please keep in mind that some of the measures many people are taking to avoid becoming infected, are actually putting them more at risk of becoming ill.

Get out of the house, call family/friends, eat healthier foods, stay active and avoid stress. Don’t wait to get sick or rely on a vaccine to keep you healthy – get proactive now.

Be well, be wise and stay healthy!