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Kayaking and canoes involve paddling and water. T'ai Chi, a style of martial arts, is practiced on land with neither water nor boats. The two seem unrelated but did you know that T'ai Chi benefits water sports players like enthusiasts of kayaking and canoes racing? Paddling requires moving gracefully, strongly, and balanced on rough waters. It also puts much strain on the arms and the back, if done incorrectly.
Have you ever heard of cloisonne? This is a very old metalworking technique that originated in Beijing, China during the Yuan Dynasty that ran from 1271 to 1368. It has been used to produce exquisite jewelry, boxes, flatware, serving pieces, wall pieces, beads, sculptures and especially vases and the technique was perfected in Japan and China during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
An ancient Chinese system for the development of internal energy, chi kung or qi gung (pronounced "chee goong") is, like t'ai chi based on the principles of the Taoist religion as extended to Oriental medicine.
Einstein wrote, "imagination is more important than knowledge," and those words were never more true than they are today. Ancient mind/body health technologies may offer much more than health. They may offer possibilities to recreate a new world with more abundance and hope for all of humanity.
For many of us, when it comes to healthy nutrition and eating right, the holidays are a problematic time for us. All of sudden we are thrown into a real whirlwind of activity and if we are visiting family, there is a good chance that we will be quite tempted with holiday treats for days or even months! Even if we've established better eating habits as adults, being back with family can pull us right into bad eating habits from our youth.
Not only are the Maldives islands of the most stunningly beautiful anywhere, but they also offer a wide variety of world class activities for the holiday maker. Small secluded islands set in turquoise lagoons fringed with coral reefs are what make the Maldives experience unique.
Historically, the term "Kung Fu" is not really featured in any ancient texts. It was first coined by a Frenchman named Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, a missionary who lived in the 18th Century, in reference to Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu is also called Gongfu, Wushu, or Kuoshu, and originally denotes expertise in any skill, and not exclusive to martial arts.
Early detection of all types of cancer is extremely important. It means being continually on the lookout for unusual changes in the body that might signal the start of a cancer.
Hiv is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which damages the immune system to the extent that it can no longer fight off infection.
What do ADHD, Global Warming, and Tai Chi have in common? You may be surprised, and excited by the possibility, and the hope it offers humanity, and your life.
While meditation is an important spiritual element of major religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, it's used every day by millions of people who meditate purely for it's health benefits. Western medicine recognizes mediation's positive, calming effects, with doctors advising patients who suffer from stress, high blood pressure and chromic pain to take a few relaxing minutes each day to meditate.
Holistic or wholistic is philosophy of well-being that considers the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. To clearly understand the meaning of holistic health we must first understand the meaning of health as well as the meaning of wellness.
Qigong, (pronounced "chee-gung") is an ancient Chinese health system that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention to strengthen the body-mind-spirit connection. It is rapidly gaining popularity in the West as a form of stress relief and a natural way to create harmony between the body and mind. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong helps to restore energy, reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and remove toxins from the body.
California's luxurious Ojai Valley Resort and Spa is almost like going back to college with all of its classes and activities -- although, this time, your accommodations will be considerably more comfortable than your college dorm or apartment.
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