By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on January 10th, 2010
Have you been feeling tired and run down? Ready to say good-bye to your stress? Learn how to put more energy into your body naturally with Chinese Qigong. (pronounced “chee gung”) This is an ancient Chinese healing art that combines the use of your mind, body, and breathing to strengthen your vital energy. Qigong . . . → Read More: Longevity Qigong Class in Minneapolis Starting January 15th
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 20th, 2009
Stiff Back and Shoulders? Low Energy and Fatigue? No Problem!
Do you suffer from fatigue, stress, and a stiff back? Then you might be excited to learn about a NEW introductory one hour class coming up very quickly.
On Saturday, May 30th you will discover how to rejuvenate yourself easily on a daily basis with Tai Chi exercises . . . → Read More: Announcing Tai Chi For Back & Neck Pain
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on February 20th, 2009
Tai Chi/ Qigong Class
Stiff Back and Shoulders? Low Energy and Fatigue? No Problem!
Do you suffer from fatigue, stress, and a stiff back? Then you might be excited to learn about a NEW introductory one hour class coming up very quickly.
On Saturday, March 7th you will discover how to rejuvenate yourself easily on a daily basis . . . → Read More: Announcing Introduction to Tai Chi for Back and Neck Pain
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on September 19th, 2008
When you think of exercise you might think of lifting weights or running. However Chinese exercise is different. It builds up your vital life energy naturally.
Let’s look at some of the origins of Chinese exercise. Hua Tuo (110-207 CE), a famous highly-skilled doctor of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China is credited with devising Chinese exercise . . . → Read More: Can Chinese Exercise Improve Your Health?
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on September 13th, 2008
After a tense day at the office you may not feel particularly motivated to exercise. But researchers are discovering that exercise is one of the most powerful stress and anxiety busters. “Any exercise that gets your heart rate up helps lower levels of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol,” quoted from Dr. Mark Liponis, corporate medical . . . → Read More: Your Best Defense Against Stress – Qigong
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 19th, 2008
Do you suffer from nagging back and neck pain? Maybe you tried visits to your MD or medications. These probably yielded limited or no results in eliminating your pain. How would you like to loose this pain naturally?
You probably saw the opening ceremony for the Olympics recently. What did China choose to start out their program to best . . . → Read More: New Fall Workshop in Tai Chi and Qi Gong – Eliminate Back Pain and Increase Energy
By Mark Brophy, on June 15th, 2008
Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”), means “life energy practice”. It is an ancient Chinese healing art that combines the use of mind, body, and breathing to strengthen and balance vital energy in the body called “qi”. The practice of Qigong consists of meditative techniques and special movement exercises that can benefit people of all ages and physical . . . → Read More: Qigong Q&A
By Bill Douglas, on June 1st, 2008
Way back in 2003, the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine’s Oct. 9th issue reported a study finding that Tai Chi “could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects’ anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi could be used as an alternative modality in treating patients with mild hypertension, with a promising . . . → Read More: High Blood Pressure and Tai Chi Therapy
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 23rd, 2008
Do you want to energize and recharge your body and mind this summer? Join us to learn Qi Gong & Tai Chi exercises and breathing movements that relieve stress and strengthen your cardiovascular system. Here are just few subjects that will be covered:
* Tai Chi for Liver, Kidneys & Spleen
* Qi Gong for High Blood Pressure
* Principles . . . → Read More: Qigong and Tai Chi Workshop, 6-28-08, Minneapolis, MN
By Bill Douglas, on May 22nd, 2008
Great news for those rehabilitating from cardiac related illness! And for everyone else! The BBC reported on a US study of 30 patients which found regular Tai Chi classes gave patients better movement and reduced BNP levels, a measure of heart failure. The British Heart Foundation said the study was “excellent news” and Tai Chi could . . . → Read More: Cardiac Rehabilitation and Tai Chi