The ancient Chinese practice, Tai Chi Chuan, combines meditation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and martial arts.

Most often referred to as Tai Chi (“tie–chee”), the practice consists of slow fluid movements done with complete concentration. This approach allows practitioners to fully exercise the mind as well as the body.

Tai Chi’s focus on mental health, physical fitness, and general well-being make it an excellent activity for seniors seeking to maintain functional fitness levels and a positive mental outlook. Continue reading →

Self esteem can often be attributed to how a person feels about their body and their looks. It often has a great deal of influence on how they see the world.

Working out and getting in shape can have a big impact on your self esteem. It releases feel good chemicals in the brain that helps you feel better and more invigorated. These chemicals are also effective even if you haven’t lose much weight yet.

Using exercise to release these natural brain chemicals also gives your self esteem a nice boost too. You also get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re working towards something that will make you feel better over time. Continue reading →