Resources
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Feeling Sick?
Mental Health Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI help line: 800-950-6264
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 support: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Military Health Resources
Online Tai Chi & Qigong
Tai Chi & Qigong classes are a great way stay connected, move your body and clear your mind. Check here for a schedule of online classes.
Missed your normal class? Here is a 45 minute TaijiFit flow with Christine you can do anytime!
Need a little calm? Enjoy one of my favorite Qigong sets here - 7 Movements of the Sky Fisherman Qigong
Inspiration
Enjoy and share these inspiring works...
"Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure" By Aisha S. Ahmad, Chronicle of Higher Education, March 27, 2020.
"If The Trees Can Keep Dancing, So Can I" A Community Poem To Cope In Crisis, Compiled by Kwame Alexander, NPR Morning Edition, April 30, 2020.
Meditation & Self-Care
Take a break and cultivate calmness with this 10 minute sitting meditation "Dealing with Covid-19" with Master Yang Yang, Ph.D.
Try this excellent Full Body Wellness Foam Roll video by Dr. Lance Robbins. It's a safe alternative to a massage or other in-person body work.
Listen to James Nestor's interview on NPR, Deep Breaths: How Breathing Affects Sleep, Anxiety & Resilience
Act Locally
If you have resources to share, put to them to work with the Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. They provide grants to 32 human service organizations in a six-county region of central Indiana.
Share the Qi! Help Christine share the benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong by contributing to her free classes here.
Reading List:
Recommended books about Tai Chi & Qigong...
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart & Sharp Mind Peter M. Wayne, PhD, with Mark L. Fuerst, 2013 Harvard Health Publications. ISBN: 978-1-59030-942-1
T'ai Chi Classics Translated with Commentary by Waysun Liao, 2000 Shambhala Publications. ISBN: 978-1-57062-749-1
The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong Bill Douglas, 1999, Alpha Books.
ISBN: 0-02-862909-4
Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power Yang Yang PhD, with Scott A. Grubisich, 2008 Zhenwu Publications. ISBN: 978-0-9740990-1-9
The Dao De Jing, A Qigong Interpretation Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, 2018 YMAA Publication Center, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-5943-9619-9
A Study of Taijiquan Sun Lutang, translated by Tim Cartmell, 2003, Blue Snake Books. ISBN: 978-1-55643-462-4
Mindful Exercise, Metarobics, Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi Peter Anthony Gryffin, PhD, 2018 YMAA Publication Center, Inc. ISBN: 9-781-1-5943-9617-5
Qigong for Self-Refinement - Total Health with the 5 Elements Chris Shelton, 2013 Balboa Press.
ISBN: 978-1-4525-7474-5
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing Kenneth S. Cohen, 1997 The Random House Publishing Group. ISBN: 0-345-42109-4
Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: TaoSports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business and Life Chungliang Al Huang and Jerry Lynch, 1992 Bantam Books. ISBN: 0-553-37378-1
Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain: the Essence of Tai Ji Chungliang Al Huang, 1973 Real People Press. ISBN: 0-89087-504-9
Laoshi: Tai Chi, Teachers and Pursuit of Principle Jan Kauskas, 2014 Via Media Publishing.
ISBN: 978-0-615-96736-3
Laoshi's Legacy: Emergence from Shadow Jan Kauskas, 2018 Via Media Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1-718-64488-5
Other recommended books about health and well-being...
Energy Medicine: Balancing Your Body's Energies for Optimal Health, Joy and Vitality Donna Eden with David Feinstein, PhD, 2008 Penguin Books Ltd. ISBN:978-1-58542-650-8
The Healer Within: Using Traditional Chinese Techniques to Release Your Body's Own Medicine Roger Jahnke, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, 1997 Harper Collins. ISBN: 0-06-251477-6
The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine Ted J. Kaptchuk, OMD, 2000 Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc. ISBN: 0-8092-2840-8
Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being Martin E.P. Seligman, 2011 Atria Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-4391-9076-0
Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life Thich Nhat Hanh, 1991 Bantam Books. ISBN: 978-0-553-35139-2
The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China Dr. John D. Day and Jane Ann Day, 2017 Harper Collins Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-06-231981-4
Tai Chi Gear
Want to let others know you play Tai Chi? Here's Christine's source for Tai Chi t-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirts?query=taijifit
Nuts and more!
It's that time of year again... for Carolyn's fabulous Tri Kappa nuts! These are some of the best quality nuts available and are only available once a year.
Because of the Covid 19 virus, this Nut Sale has become Tri Kappa's One and Only fundraiser for local services in the Indianapolis area. Helping organizations that help children, the homeless and the impaired is very important to our members. Because of that, we ask your help in making this our biggest sales year ever.
Email Carolyn to place your order cjriensche@gmail.com (see descriptions and prices below) Order by October 27 to have on hand for holiday gifts and treats!
