Solve the Health Care and Health Care Cost Crisis with Tai Chi Easy™

Tai Chi Easy™ is a carefully developed method and approach to Tai Chi and Qi (Chi) Cultivation that makes it easy, beneficial and fun from the very beginning.The student does not have to devote years to learning the traditional 108 movement form or even the shortened (24, 36, 42 movement) form to enjoy the calming emotional and health benefits of Tai Chi (Taiji).

Tai Chi Easy is not “just” an exercise program that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. As a practice of “meditation in motion,” the slow movements and mindset of Tai Chi can be used to manage stress levels by creating a sense of choice and a heightened awareness of our capacities to mobilize the motivation, cognitive resources, and courses of action in every movement. Learn more about the actual practice below.

Research is confirming that Tai Chi and Qigong, Chinese wellness practices for Mind-Body health, prevent and heal disease. It is estimated that over 100 million people practice Qigong and Tai Chi in China daily for maximizing their well-being and inner peace, and supporting active aging and vibrant longevity.

The Tai Chi Easy program evaluation studies are from formal evaluation reports and published journal articles. Future study proposals are being designed and considered.

The Tai Chi Easy™ Dissemination Project:
Health Care Solutions Throughout the United States!

The Tai Chi Easy community of practice leaders has been working with the The Healer Within Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to meet the challenge of Healthy People 2010, the US Department of Health and Human Services set of health goals for the nation for the first decade of this century, which has two primary objectives:

• Enhance life expectancy and quality of life
• Eliminate health disparities, across diverse population groups.

Putting this vision into action, The Tai Chi Easy Dissemination Project is the active plan to bring Tai Chi Easy to the greater population by training and empowering citizens to lead practice groups in their community. With express permission from Dr. Roger Jahnke, the founder and creator of Tai Chi Easy, to use Tai Chi Easy for this purpose of community service, this project is a non-profit initiative to train thousands to lead Tai Chi Easy practices to underserved populations like inner cities schools and healthcare centers, so that millions can practice wellness and health disparities across diverse populations can be eliminated through Tai Chi Easy. You may have a free Tai Chi Easy practice leader training program in your area coming soon!

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Your Organization Can Partner with Tai Chi Easy!

Tai Chi Easy can help employers, managed care organizations, community services agencies and organizations reduce costs by providing the preventative care and interventions that reduces the risk of more costly care. If you would like to know more, you may be interested in speaking with our staff about physical activity and wellness and the option to bring Tai Chi Easy to your place of employment or community.

About Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Sessions

Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people, including those who may be dealing with chronic conditions such as arthritis or other such conditions that limit mobility and prove to be a challenge. Using simplified Tai Chi based on the four major recognized styles of Tai Chi, this program is straightforward and highly adaptable resulting in empowerment and self-management skills. This style includes steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don't require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. In addition, the instruction includes seated and standing stationary versions of all the movements. This encourages people of all levels and abilities to learn and participate. Minimal equipment is needed: level space in which to move, optional chairs, optional music-playing equipment, and comfortable clothing.

The program itself consists of 10 movements — 5 basic and 5 advanced — a warm up and a cool down, self-massage, breath exercises, and meditation. Once becoming familiar with the movements and exercises, the program is designed to provide continual challenge by gently “holding” postures and being conscious of weight-shifting and limb position, including doing the movements in different sequence, such as reversing the direction of the movements. Students and practitioners develop their abilities to focus and concentrate in a deep state of relaxation through breath practices and meditation. Self-massage practice encourages self-knowledge and self-care, skills that can be used throughout life and well into the “successful aging” process.

The Tai Chi Easy practice and the 25-hour Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader training program were derived and adapted from the Institute for Integral Qigong and Tai Chi training program and includes copyrighted materials, such as manuals and learning aids, belonging to Dr. Roger Jahnke and the Health Action family of companies.

Want to Learn Tai Chi Easy™?

Become a Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leader

The following video is a brief (1:52) introduction to Tai Chi Easy™. Health promotion is easy when you use Tai Chi Easy™ for managing stress, and cultivating and nourishing your vital energy.

March 27, 2011 Podcast - Promoting Health As A Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader

STAY YOUNG with Qi Gong & Tai Chi -- Get your FREE copy now [pdf]

WHAT THE MEDIA IS SAYING ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF TAI CHI

Harvard Women's Health Watch May 2009

New York Times April 5, 2007

Los Angeles Times April 24, 2007