Martial Artist, Energy Healer, Storyteller: The Life's Work of Francesco Garripoli
Francesco "Garri" Garripoli almost became an M.D. But when he realized soon after beginning pre-med in the mid-1970s that Western medicine was missing something for him ...
T'ai Chi Master, "Ah-ha! Moment" Seeker: About David-Dorian Ross
A martial arts teacher, certified personal trainer, speaker and expert in holistic health and wellness, Ross has won four U.S. gold medals, two world bronze medals and a world silver medal, the highest award ever given to a non-Asian for T'ai Chi.
The "Other" Martial Arts: 7 trends & facts to take you beyond kickboxing
... plus a quick run-down of definitions for martial arts methods you might be less familiar with and are gaining a foothold in America.
Cameron Shayne: Sculpting Celebs, Cultivating Spirit
Bullied as a kid and inspired by episodes of "Kung Fu," Cameron was drawn early to the martial arts -- beginning (against a friend's advice) with taekwondo and its explosive, spinning kicking techniques. His diverse study and practice in Eastern mind-body arts inspired him to synergize yoga, martial arts and meditation to create his holistic Budokon training system, whose devotee list reads like People magazine: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette, Meg Ryan, Renee Russo ...
Why Try Qigong? For the Power to Be Well
"People don't want to be victims of a medical system that simply prescribes drugs to deal with symptoms," says Francesco Garripoli of why patients seek out his expertise in the Eastern health and exercise system called Qigong.
Francesco Garripoli: From Pre-Med to Crash Patient to Eastern Healer
After a serious motorcycle crash left Francesco Garripoli fighting for his life -- doctors told him he'd never walk again -- he had an incredible transformative experience that hinged on his ability to draw on his training and practice in Eastern healing. After a long journey back to health, he amazed his doctors and became even more passionate about bringing his knowledge and gifts to Western cultures.
Know Your Body-Mind Type, Find Your Most-Compatible Workout
It's not you -- it's your workout. A lack of enthusiasm for your current workout program might mean you simply haven't found the right one. Discover your true fitness personality with T'ai Chi expert and wellness coach David-Dorian Ross' advice and eye-opening quiz.
