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Part 1: http://youtu.be/Pux6Wxb8VHg – Part one – intro

Part 2: http://youtu.be/c9NTZ3zGa3M – Part two – the form

and : http://youtu.be/SnDWn8W6EUo Part one – intro

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=G3Qf9_FswF4&show_mt=1 – part two

http://www.healthynewage.com/blog/chiwalking-and-chirunning/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+healthynewage+%28HealthyNewAge.com%29

Qigong for meditators | Tricycle
Standing Meditation

http://www.tricycle.com/feature/qigong-meditators

and
Radiant Body Breathing (bring in a tower of light, over and over)

http://www.tricycle.com/web-exclusive/qigong-meditators-video-2

and
Full Spinal Breathing (roll down, roll up, vertebra by vertebra, stacking and re-stacking the spine.)

http://www.tricycle.com/web-exclusive/qigong-meditators-video-3

and
Spinal Stretch

http://www.tricycle.com/web-exclusive/qigong-meditators-video-4

http://www.dahnyoga.net/2011/04/12/tai-chi-green-tea-reduce-severity-of-postmenopausal-health-problems/

Sexual Vitality Qigong

Tai Chi Instructor Pays Forward an Act of Kindness at Starbucks. Watch what happens with road rage!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arthur-rosenfeld/pay-it-backwards-an-act-o_b_151793.html

Arthur Rosenfeld

novelist, philosopher, martial arts teacher
Posted: December 23, 2008 08:47 AM

Pay It Backwards: An Act Of Coffee Kindness
Read More: Anxiety, Arthur Rosenfeld, Consciousness, Free Starbucks, Holiday Spirit, Pay It Forward, Spirituality, Starbucks, Starbucks Chain, Tai Chi, The Giving Life, Living News

Just before Christmas of 2007, almost exactly a year ago, I steered into a Starbucks drive-thru line for a cup of tea on my way to teach a morning tai chi lesson. There were a few cars in line, and I got in behind them. When my turn came I gave my order at the billboard menu and moved up as far as I could while waiting patiently for the cars in front of me to get through the cashier line. While the South Florida weather would probably would have felt tropical to much of the rest of the country, I was a bit chilled and was looking forward to my hot drink.

The fellow in the SUV behind me reached the menu. Dissatisfied with the alignment between his mouth and the microphone, he laid on his horn, leaned out his window, yelled an insult and exhorted me to move up. There was nowhere to go. I was in a line, and mere inches separated my car from the one in front of me. Indignant at rudeness, I felt my temper come up, and because I am a pure and enlightened being who entertains nothing but positive thoughts, I reached for the door handle with the intention popping out of the car, taking a few steps, reaching into his open window, and sending him to the dentist for a holiday visit.

I’ll show you what happens to rude and impatient people, I thought. I’ll teach you that a martial artist is waiting in every car around you with the express mission of settling the world down into just the fair, quiet, and patient place they think it should be. Running that tape in my head, my ire grew even further. Testosterone and adrenaline flooded my body and in a few seconds I had transformed from the peaceful, content, slightly thirsty writer/teacher to a raving lunatic. My heartbeat was up, my hands were clammy, my muscles were tense, and the whole world had constricted down to the tiny business of completing my hostile mission.

Then I glanced in the mirror. The face of the impatient driver behind me was florid and twisted with anger and hate. I refocused my eyes and noticed that my own face didn’t look much different. Whatever plague had taken him had penetrated the steel and glass of my car to infect me too, robbing me of my much-vaunted equilibrium, my peace, my balance, my equanimity–precisely that thing that my beloved tai chi training, and the Chinese philosophy behind it prizes most highly.

I teach my students that it is best not to lose that balance–wuji in Chinese–through meditation, breathing, and tai chi training, but when you do, you can use any of three “doors” to get it back. Door number one is meeting force with force: I could go ahead and start a fight. Door number two is yielding: I could kowtow on the concrete, admit to being an idiot, and beg the other driver’s forgiveness. The best option, however, is door number three. That door is different every time. The trick is to figure out what that is.

The car in front of me moved off and I pulled up to pay. “I’d like to buy the coffee for the guy behind me,” I said.

The barista looked at me in surprise. “But he’s a jerk!”

“Just having a bad day, ” I said. “Happens to the best of us.”

“A random act of kindness, eh?”

I shook my head, thinking how I could explain door number three to her before the guy rammed my bumper with his. “Not really. I’m not doing it for him; I’m doing it for me. I was mad right back at him, but now that I’m doing this I feel much better.”

I had only a $10 bill in my wallet, and I handed it over. She checked her order screen. “He has ordered breakfast for five people. It’s a lot more than ten dollars.”

That gave me pause. I’d already regain my wuji. Did I really need to go through with more? I took out my credit card and handed it over.

She searched my face. “You’re sure?”

“Do it,” I said.

After I’d signed the charge slip, I drove away without a backward glance. I had found my door number three, was finished with the act, and indeed was already forgetting about it. I didn’t want to meet the guy on the road, either to hear thanks or more yelling, so I took a circuitous root to my lesson, avoiding the main highway.

Six hours later, I returned home to find my answering machine full of messages from the Starbucks manager, and from a reporter for NBC news. They had me using my credit card information. Apparently the guy behind me had continued my act of giving and the person behind him had done the same, and on and on. No doubt encouraged by the store manager, the chain was intact well into the afternoon. NBC covered the story. You can see view it here:

Consciousness

The news spread around the world. Within 24 hours I had received calls and e-mails from as far away as Australia. The key point, of course, is that I had performed a random act of consciousness rather than a random act of kindness. I’d nearly lost my cool, had retrieved it, and done something good for myself and someone else in the process.

In a sense, you can think of this as self-centered, but in a good way. Keeping your cool, maintaining your wuji is just like putting your own oxygen mask on in a damaged airplane before helping those around you. If you pass out, you can’t help anyone. If you lose your temper, you are of no good to the world. Cool, calm and collected you are ready and willing to participate in the world.

Violent crimes and burglaries are up this holiday season. The financial crisis is creating anxiety, depression, desperation and anger. Spread the word about wuji. Do your best to control your own feelings before acting rashly. Think twice before doing or saying something you’ll regret. Random acts of consciousness are perhaps even more contagious than random acts of kindness. Raise your level of view, dig deep for perspective, and help make this a more peaceful holiday season for everyone.

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Just before Christmas of 2007, almost exactly a year ago, I steered into a Starbucks drive-thru line for a cup of tea on my way to teach a morning tai chi lesson. There were a few cars in line, and I …
Just before Christmas of 2007, almost exactly a year ago, I steered into a Starbucks drive-thru line for a cup of tea on my way to teach a morning tai chi lesson. There were a few cars in line, and I …
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http://www.examiner.com/group-exercise-in-denver/study-shows-tai-chi-might-alleviate-symptoms-of-fibromyalgia?cid=oneriot

Study shows tai chi might alleviate symptoms of fibromyalgia

* August 20th, 2010 9:42 am MT

A study has shown that tai chi might improve symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Photo: Photo by Rudolph A. Furtado

Fibromyalgia is a challenging disorder that can cause pain throughout the body, headache, fatigue, and decreased ability to concentrate. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it affects an estimated 5 million people nationwide (2005), the majority of them women. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, and it is difficult to both diagnose and treat. The CDC mentions that exercise can help, and now a study has shown that tai chi might be especially beneficial to those dealing with fibromyalgia.

The New England Journal of Medicine published the article, “A Randomized Trial of Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia” in Thursday’s issue. In the study, conducted at Tufts University School of Medicine, 33 fibromyalgia patients participated in a structured tai chi program twice a week for twelve weeks. Each session lasted 60 minutes. The 33 patients in the control group participated in a basic stretching and wellness program.

In yesterday’s Associated Press article, entitled, “Tai chi eases fibromyalgia symptoms, study finds”, Marilynn Marchione reports that, “Symptoms improved significantly for the tai chi group and little for the others, as measured by a commonly used questionnaire. Improvements were seen in pain, mood, quality of life, sleep and exercise capacity, and remained at 24 weeks after the study’s start.”

As Marchione points out, some doctors are questioning whether the results might be contributed to the placebo effect. The researchers agree that these exciting findings warrant an additional study.
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Although exercise can be difficult and painful to those with fibromyalgia, exercise could be the very thing to help ease that pain. Find out if tai chi could help improve your quality of life.

Raw Berry Banana Kombucha Frostie-: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

on youtube-t: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

Strawberry Oat Bars -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xyz9lcXRE0&list=UUuqdm31GUiVWTLXjvr1TFuQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Cranberry Coleslaw with Creamy Cashew Dressing: http://youtu.be/veQliFYtxi8

Lavender Lemon Tea Cookies

Detox Green ginger smoothie – : http://youtu.be/WWvJ7wJtbag

Detox salad – http://youtu.be/0WOS-fcfsWc

Garden Herb Roll-ups/Wraps-

On youtube-http://youtu.be/V4i-Q5xfFAo
Pistachio Honey Bites

Pistachio Refrigerator Cookies – http://youtu.be/lcIN7Ferxgk

Puttanesca – http://youtu.be/63QDnmW-O0Y

Coco-Mint Truffles -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imoRvT-jsMA

How to Open a Young Thai Coconut-
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4IXPUzqwuA

Energy Bars – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5xczvTQdJQ

Sun Cheese Sticks – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMGT_zqmcH0

Tortilla Soup – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTAtllyYTY

Chocolate Mug Cake – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vsMAYiI4qk

Cherry Brownie Hearts-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCODg0Ll5qQ

Cherry Pie -On youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswCFqrfnog

rawvioli-On youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob57lEP4QOo

Raw Taco Seasoning-

Raw Sweet n’ Sour Sauce

Raw Pho-

Raw Sugar Cookies

and Rawtitos

English Toffee-

Egg Nog-

German Chocolate Cake
on youtube -www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoeBqIUjhUw

Frosting/Filling-

Sloppy Joes
on youtube -http://youtu.be/ZLxEUSjOBh8

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake on youtube -

Chocolate Walnut Pie

Strawberry Shortcake

Raw Pumpkin Pie
on youtube-http://youtu.be/DeEW7sW3G-I

Raw Sweet Potato Casserole
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clNOZfXSVnY

Raw Chocolate/Carob Covered Raisins
on youtube-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ammqxmKMs9c

7-Layer Dip – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnFSTb4xPlo

Mushroom Soup/Gravy -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmpjUDrXb20

Caramel apple bites – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTSnvDPBS1g

Raw Egg Salad-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdgWtgY57Y

Vegetable Soup
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnTplrr-w7E

Breakfast Wraps

Hazelnut Fudge-

Pinenut Pepper Poppers-

Lemon Sheet Cookies

Doughnut Holes -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uQE0Oyo3BYPinenut Pepper Poppers

Raw Fig Newtons-

Raw Ginger Snaps -

Raw Sprouted “Unfried Rice

Sprouted wild rice pudding

Snowballs

Butterfinger Bites

Chocolate/Carob Chia Pudding

Ranch Dressing

Perfect Walnut Pesto

Marinated Mushrooms

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Pecan Sandies-

Popsicles

how to open a coconut-

banana pudding

Cinnamon Rolls

Peppermint, Chocolate Mint Patties

Key lime pie-

sun/moon tea

Here’s the artichoke dip.

Cucumber Dip

Here are the almond cookies!

Yam Fries on youtube

Lemonade-

Chocolate Vanilla Mousse-

Onion Rings-

chocolate chip bars (raw o’henry bars)

Vanilla Fudge – Covered Cherries – White Chocolate
on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3aX3CFhJg

Pad Thai with Teriyaki Sauce

Chiles Rellenos

Mole Sauce-

Raw Pancakes and Huckleberry Syrup-

Eggplant Parmezano on youtube-

Raw Pita Chips

Blushing Mary Mix

Vege Kabobs and Barbecue Sauce

Lemon Pudding!

Peach cobbler-

Nacho Cheesy Sauce -

Stuffed Peppers with Mock Refried Beans and Nacho Cheesy Sauce

coffee cake-

apple butter-

Ice-cream-

BBQ Chips-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUna3o-9tbk

Sour lemon candy tarts/bars

meatless meatballs and marinara-

fruit roll-ups/leathers

brownies-

raw almond crackers on youtube:

Cheesy Chipotle Dip/Spread – On youtube:

Walnut Chili Spread – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcsBTxv7llE

Apple Pie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjDdPTAJX8

Vege Tacos – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSf8JyPek2Y

Essene Rye Bread – on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAKdwJd3X8s

Guacamole – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7MmdQAYoU

Salsa-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JskkuNdAcWk

Chocolate/Carob Almond Smoothie – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0n0vVpBiio

Peppermint Truffles – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0SUpP_F9nw

Granola – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0pkpLrc6Q

Raw Food Meals – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA7j2P19Yh8

Vege Burgers – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAUff7Avcs

Sweet Sprouted Seeds-
To see this recipe, go to:

Chia Crisps/Crackers-

Using the spiral slicer to make raw zucchini pasta with pine nut alfredo sauce

Fermented Barley Juice Recipes-

Chocolate nut butter cups and strawberries:

To see how to make raw peanut sauce, go to:

How to use the dehydrator:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6pcS5c808o

To see how raw cheesecake is made, go to:

To see how to make Raw Instant Cacao powder, hot chocolate, go to:

Dishwashing liquid on youtube, go to:

Thousand Island Dressing -
To see this recipe on youtube, go to:

Green soup/gazpacho at youtube-

Pieter, the wheatgrass man makes Essene/Wheatgrass/Living Bread
on youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5w51A1fL4s

Pieter, the Wheatgrass Man Opens a South American Coconut and hands one to Angela Stokes Monarch

Dorothy interviews Maria as she makes her raw chocolate at Matt and Angela Stokes

tai chi for enlightenment in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Tcandies, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2v_Ch3ZEY4
Raw Chocolate Covered Dried Apricots and Raw Mounds Bars:

cranapple juice made on video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7NMcPowviw

Raw Rhubarb Smoothie, go to-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9dq77uPucs

Kevin shows his raised garden beds, part 2, go to:

How to Make Your Own Lip Balm from Dorothy at taichibozeman.com/rawfoodblog and Mapuana:
To see this recipe, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2eaEQxTfuY

To See Sprouted Quinoa Salad (Tabouli)

DIY Dish Soap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Raw Ketchup:

To see D make this raw mustard go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9EZxHh87bo

eyeglass cleaner-

Mung Bean Recipes – Salad and Party Mix -

kale chips:

falafels,:

mock tuna:

raw vege kraut

RAW Kombucha, go to

Kevin shows part one of how to make your own raised garden beds in Bozeman, Montana

To see Kevin change our aquasana filter on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxodb_isW

Midnight Truffles

cleaning spray at-

scones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841oqrhaHIY

squaghetti with garlic sauce, and squaghetti with marinara sauce:

Valentine Pear:

raw food snacks at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJCMQ8IG2oA

sprout buckwheat and make buckwheat crunchies, go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyOkTR0Ftls

cherry green smoothie, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAYo-1Qx24s

raw grapefruit green juice

white chocolate, and a tai chi/chi kung exercise for the kidneys, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-DsU_SjIw

raw asparagus with raw hollandaise sauce:

raw carob/coconut fudge :

brazil nut nog:

how to juice wheatgrass, make banana ice cream and cashew nut butter:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZsEfbWwvYc

tahini sauce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omi2tukpL5A

leek/pea soup, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Rtxu1Rhyk

raw vegan sushi rolls, see:

mayonnaise:

banana split: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBrqN5dxs4U

pine nut yogurt-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo

Yang Style Short form : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldUr-IPHl38

To see Dorothy make rejuvelac, go to :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al1hDSAv6cQ
To see Dorothy teach how to grow wheatgrass, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdQVeSZy9Y

To see Dorothy make Chia Jam, and give a Tai Chi exercise on letting go of mourning, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvxutez4Ka4

almond milk-

how to grow alfalfa and clover sprouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JCpJV78-OY

raw chocolate goji bark :