Guest Blog Post by Lyne Breault, owner of Human Harmonies Northwest
20 years ago, very few people knew about Tai Chi. It’s very different now: very few have never heard about it or seen it practiced!
What is the reason for this? Well, the reasons are many, but the main one is probably because people are getting results. Real results with movements that they can do even if they have mobility issues or live a mostly sedentary lifestyle.
It could also simply be because it’s enjoyable!
Imagine a room with people moving together and doing slow, graceful movements. Their bodies get stronger and more flexible with the postures. Their balance improves.
Their focus is on the present: on their breath, their alignment, their posture, and for a moment, they forget about the world outside. Their problems, worries, and fears melt away with the constant flow of breath and movement. Their bodies and minds are revitalized.
Now imagine doing this on a regular basis!
No wonder why there are so many studies showing the health benefits of Tai Chi!
Did you know that Qigong, an older form of self-healing movements (although not as well-known as Tai Chi in the West), has similar health benefits to Tai Chi and can be done by almost everyone?
Want to know what the buzz is all about?
Try a free lesson and see for yourself! Check out the class schedule and local events here. Can’t come to McMinnville every week? Lessons are also available online! Check out the online schedule here.
Special promotion for readers!
Mention this article to receive a free week of lessons when you sign up for a month! This will give you 5 weeks of lessons for the price of 4. Promotion ends May 31st.
New students only. Your month doesn’t need to start right away; you can delay your start date for up to 3 months.
For more information and to schedule your first lesson, contact the McMinnville instructor, Lyne:
lyne@humanharmonies.com
503-383-9799
Lessons are held at the McMinnville Grange and online.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR— LYNE BREAULT
Born in Canada, Lyne moved to Boston to pursue a career in science. The stress of her fast-paced life quickly took a toll on her health and she turned to martial arts for help. Her health and quality of life significantly improved over time. Feeling revitalized, she opted for a career change and began teaching internal martial arts, or healing arts, like Tai Chi and Qigong.
It is a great opportunity and pleasure for her to teach and guide others to greater well-being using healing arts in her new home, the Pacific Northwest
Lyne is the director of Human Harmonies Northwest and teaches in McMinnville, Oregon and online.