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It enables you to string together all parts of the body as a whole and, constantly under the command of your mind in a very relaxed manner. The second purpose is a technique for self-defense. Through this mind-body conditioning process, Tai Chi Chuan inevitably becomes a part of you. You learn to react not with your muscles, but with your mind which is always superior. As to self-defense, it is a matter of reaction in your mind, not your muscles. The third purpose is that Tai Chi Chuan can also act as a dancing art. It is solely for the benefit of the doer, not for the audience. The movement itself is as beautiful as it can be, but more important the wonderful feeling you experience within yourself as you do it. It also opens and cultivates excellent sensitivity for your mind and body. Finally, the fourth purpose is seen as a healing art. Is has won much acclaim as a healing exercise for various ailments and clinical conditions. Individual’s mental, physical, and emotional health as an entity can best be achieved and maintained by practicing Tai Chi Chuan.4

- One of the issues is the fact that Senator’s are appointed by the Prime Minister. In other words, senators are appointed to the Senate for being loyal to the Prime Minister’s party which is seen as undemocratic and gives the Senate an illegitimate image.

c. Estimate the value of Mercury using a discounted cash flow approach and Liedtke’s base case projections.

Three of the greatest needs of children in the Richmond area are money, medicine, and education. Some ways to obtain money for children in need would be to have plenty of fundraisers and donation boxes. Frequently, people in Richmond could come to a local park and participate in games designed to raise funds and create awareness for children in poverty. Donation boxes could be placed around the city to collect funds.

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He gains a new appreciation for his Chinese heritage, and is eager to continue learning tai chi

Below is the Evernote writing that inspired this episode that I jotted right before going to an introductory Tai Chi lesson (will give a review of my experience later  ).

Well part 2 of this assignment was definitely the most entertaining time I ever had as an instructor or well trying to be one. Seated Tai-Chi on paper might sound easy, well let me tell you is not. Adapting each form to a seated position is how do I put this, well very difficult some of this positions required balance and flow while standing. Therefore, to accommodate that I began to focus on hand movements and breathing techniques to the group of 2 friends that help me do this assignment. Through, the instructional portion of the practice that I set up with the group I first started with a 10-minute warm-up to get there arm and neck muscles to lose some tension. Thereafter, I focus more of the opening form but modifying by allowing the participants

Health-wise, tai chi has earned a reputation as a stress reduction technique for its gentle, flowing, movements with an emphasis on focus and deep breathing. This is helpful for lessening stress as a singular focus can cause nonessential worries to melt away. It also helps to reduce more important stresses by maintaining calm through deep breathing and providing endorphins(which cause feelings of happiness) through gentle exercise. This technique can provide space for better focus and relaxation by pushing away negative pressure. Performing this activity before stressful activities such as public speaking clears the clutter of the mind and allows one to be their best

Pilates, Yoga and TaiChi are some of the most restorative exercises for the body. They stretch and repair joints and ligaments. They also relax and restore the mind. In order to have a well-rounded weight loss regimen, it's important to include exercises that will challenge and stretch the body's flexibility as well.

A type of yoga that focuses primarily on the breath is viniyoga; which also uses chanting, pranayama, and asana techniques. Asana is a relaxing type of yoga that includes many resting poses and pranayama are breathing exercises. Ashtanga is a fast paced yoga and the inspiration for many power yoga classes you can find at the gym. Bikram is hot yoga, which is generally practiced in a room that is generally heated to over 100 degrees (McCall 106-113). Kripalu is different from other forms of yoga because it places importance on emotions, physical sensations, and thoughts that arise during practice. The way we think and react during practice is an example of the way we respond to people and act out in our everyday life ("Kripalu" 4-5). Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a practice where the instructor moves your body into a number of positions while you remain passive. There are many other types of yoga as well including; kundalini, anusara, triyoga, savasana, tantra, and gym yoga (McCall 110-113).

There are hundreds of postures and variations to those postures, which work to make the spine supple and to promote circulation in all the organs, glands, and tissues. Haha postures also stretch and align the body, promoting balance and flexibility. I attend a small yoga studio called, Yoga on Yamhill. This is a two-story, donation based studio located in the heart of downtown Portland.

In reading the first article Coach Knight: The Will to Win, I found the article found Coach Knight to be very offensive and mean to his players. Coach Knight did not display good leadership skills. According to the article, Coach Knight’s drive and passion for excellence was not always received as well as his record of wins and losses Snook, Per low, Delacey, 2005).

Tai chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that descends from qigong. According to some records, tai chi dates back as far as 2,500 years. It contains a sequence of slow, thoughtful body movements that were initially designed for self-defense, today it has evolved to help encourage inner peace and calm. At a high level of skill, a defender can use a minimal amount of energy to neutralize the greater external force of their attacker. Tai chi is also called chi Chuan and has many different styles. Each of these styles focuses on various methods and principles of tai chi, also there for further variations within each style.

Tai Chi Chuan(meaning Supreme Ultimate Force) ,popularly known as Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practised for both defence and health purposes. In China, Tai Chi is categorized under the Wudang group of Chinese martial arts – that is, the arts applied with internal power. It consists of sequence of movements which are originally derived from the martial arts. The performance in Tai Chi is slow, soft and graceful with smooth and even transitions between them (Chau , 1969). It is supposed that focusing the mind solely on the movements of the Tai Chi form, helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. Tai Chi is thought as a moving form of Yoga and meditation combined ,and can also be called ‘meditation in motion’.