Shambhala Mountain Center Blog » sitting meditation http://www.shambhalablog.org Buddhist Meditation, Yoga and Group Retreats - Experience mindfulness, learn how to meditate, take guided Meditation courses, learn meditation & yoga techniques & buy daily meditation supplies-Shambhala Mountain Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:49:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Tai Chi Basics – Start at Home Now! http://www.shambhalablog.org/166/tai-chi-basics-%e2%80%93-start-at-home-now/ http://www.shambhalablog.org/166/tai-chi-basics-%e2%80%93-start-at-home-now/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:22:04 +0000 brian http://www.shambhalablog.org/?p=166 Tai Chi is a good way to reduce stress and clear the mind. It’s a great exercise because it can be done by the very young and the very old, at almost any place. Here are a few pointers to help you use Tai Chi to reduce stress.

  1. Start with the basics. Slowly inhale through each breath and feel the positive energy entering your body; and as you exhale, imagine the stress leaving your body.
  2. Try to practice in a quiet corner with little distractions, so you can focus your energy.
  3. You can learn more about reducing stress through Tai Chi by joining a Tai Chi class or Tai Chi retreat like those offered by Shambhala Mountain Center.
  4. Take it easy. Practice in a way that makes you feel comfortable and helps you feel relaxed.
  5. Finally, try to do these exercises in the morning and the night, because it’s a great way to begin and end your day on a positive note.

Ready for the next step? Come join Larry Welsh as he leads Meditation & Tai Chi: Finding Stillness Within Movement. In this weekend-long retreat join together the wisdom of Tai Chi and sitting meditation. Contact Shambhala Mountain Center today to learn more.

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