Tai Chi is a central part of TMAA’s Neigong program. The people who are already taking this once-a-week class are seeing the health benefits of the classes for themselves. Here is an interesting article that offers more proof. Don’t forget, the Summer Neigong session starts in June.
This Austin American Statesman article saddened me to read, but having spent so much time meeting kids in area elementary schools, I am not surprised.
Read the original article here.
Many Texas Schoolchildren Fail Fitness Evaluation
More than one in four Texas schoolchildren is overweight or obese, a statistic not likely to surprise many adults. But a 2010 report card on childhood health revealed a stat that startled the experts who recently analyzed the data: More than two in five Texas schoolchildren were deemed unfit. continue reading…
We held our first Neigong intensive on Saturday the 20th. With three hours to work, we were able to explore the material of the current Neigong course more deeply.
Neigong Intensive 02.20.10
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), or the achy pain that you feel for the days following training, is something with which we martial artists are constantly working. As a syndrome, DOMS typically appears 24-72 hours after a workout–particularly after training that is new in focus and intensity. DOMS describes stiff, sore and sometimes swollen muscles and is often accompanied by a temporary loss in strength and/or endurance. The pain experienced with DOMS is different from the sharp, sudden-onset pain that is more indicative of an injury.
This posting is the first in a two-part series on DOMS and will focus on the Western perspective. continue reading…
Nutrition is a very large subject. I will offer postings from time to time that address specific issues, but for now, we will look at some very general ideas. continue reading…
Often in class, I have mentioned the importance of visualization to your training. Thinking about techniques outside of the Dojang or as a preparation for class helps to stay connected to the material, improving memorization and mental readiness. I often encourage students to use meditation before class to visualize an aspect of training for focus. Meditation after class can be a chance to review and memorize techniques practiced during the lesson. However students approach visualization, I can always see a difference after a week or so of consistent practice. continue reading…
Nutrition can be a big part of the solution for dealing with ADD and ADHD. continue reading…
With the return of children to school and of cooler weather, we are moving into flu season. In fact, we are already seeing a wave of flus, including the much feared H1N1 “swine flu,” as well as other viral infections move through our students and their families. Attendance is down, and I’m hearing from families how schools are being hit hard with students and faculty missing many more days than usual to being sick.
There is a ton of information available regarding flu. With the fear associated with H1N1, and the penchant for news outlets to capitalize on fear to improve ratings, there is a lot of histrionics that are accompanying information that is actually helpful, making the whole situation very confusing. continue reading…
