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More Studies Confirm that T'ai Chi and Qigong Heal and Prevent Disease
Centuries of anecdotal evidence attests to the medical benefits of qigong and t’ai chi, and now the clinical evidence is piling up too: These practices help treat and prevent conditions from depression to high blood pressure, diabetes, insomnia, heart disease, fibromyalgia and arthritis.

How to Choose a Mind-Body Exercise
Are you looking for something different in your workouts—exercise that will engage your body and mind in a new way? Mind-body exercise is an increasingly popular choice.

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.

Blogs

Balanced to the Core: 5 Workouts to Improve Balance & Strength

Why is improving balance important? It strengthens your core and helps prevent injuries. These five workouts will target specific muscle ...

Exercise Shortcuts that Still Burn Big Calories

"Being active doesn’t have to be time-consuming — just time-efficient," blogs fitness expert Chris Freytag. These exercise "shortcuts" will help ...

How to Let Go & Find Your Best Self

Having one of those days where you're easily irritated, tired and emotional? Follow this intenSati exercise to help you let ...

More blogs

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Cameron Shayne: Sculpting Celebs, Cultivating Spirit

Why Try Qigong? For the Power to Be Well

Francesco Garripoli: From Pre-Med to Crash Patient to Eastern Healer

Gaiam Media

Decompress and Boost Energy with Qigong

Take 3 minutes: A beautifully simple exercise to do in your workspace, living room or anywhere to de-stress and recharge. Experts in the Eastern health and exercise system called Qigong, Francesco Garripoli and Daisy Lee-Garripoli show you how.

Crane Spreads Wings: Learn a Tai Chi Move

Master instructor David Dorian-Ross demonstrates a complete t'ai chi exercise. Excerpted from David's T'ai Chi Beginning Practice DVD by Gaiam.

Qigong: Tap Your Own Power to be Well

Why qigong keeps the body's natural healing intelligence at its peak in ways Western medicine can't. Excerpted from Qigong Beginnning Practice, with expert instructor Francesco Garripoli.