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		<title>Laddie Trains for Intermediate Level Chinese Yoga</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OCT 16 2009 Albany New York
With nearly 100 people from around the country in attendence, Jiang, Jian-ye (Grandmaster) introduced The intermediate level of Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi, during a Saturday Workshop held at his Albany, New York studio.  Starfarm&#8217;s Laddie Sacharko was in attendence, shown in photo.

An Intermediate Level class is planned for January [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/laddie-trains-for-intermediate-level-chinese-yoga /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Qigong for Beginners Class-Chinese Yoga and Marrow Washing</title>
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Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi

(Energy)
For Beginners and Seniors
6 Weeks Thursday 10:30-11:30AM
Instructor: Laddie Sacharko
 
 “the Way of extending the limbs to nourish life energy”



Chinese 	Yoga with Healing Qi combines the slow smooth movement of Tai Chi 	with the gentle progressive stretching of Yoga, and incorporates the 	powerful visualization techniques of Qigong.


Features 	10 Range of Motion [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/qigong-for-beginners-class-chinese-yoga-and-marrow-washing /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>2 New Tai Chi Classes Added at Mansfield Senior Center</title>
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November 7th, 2009 
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Due to overwhelming registrations, two new classes have been schedule to accommodate the demand for Tai Chi classes at the Mansfield senior center:
Wednesday mornings, immediately following the 9:15-10:15 AM, class, another one hour session is added, and will begin the week following the Veteran’s Day closing of the center.
Beginning [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/2-new-tai-chi-classes-added-at-mansfield-senior-center /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Older people with knee pain may get help from tai chi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[October 30, 2009 &#124;  6:00 am

Knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common and often chronic ailment for older people. But a new study finds that practicing tai chi exercises may not only reduce osteoarthritis pain, but improve function as well.

 Tai chi is a Chinese martial art with a mind-body connection that emphasizes flexibility, balance and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/older-people-with-knee-pain-may-get-help-from-tai-chi /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tai Chi appears to have physiological and psychosocial benefits and also appears to be safe and effective in promoting balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older patients with chronic conditions.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/the-effect-of-tai-chi-on-health-outcomes-in-patients-with-chronic-conditions-a-systematic-review-march-8-2004-wang-et-al-164-5-493 /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>NEW RELEASE: Chinese Yoga Intermediate Level</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi is an exercise system similar to the Indian Yoga that most westerners are familiar with. The primary difference is that Chinese Yoga, as introduced by Jiang, works range of motion stretching as opposed to “static” stretching.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/new-release-chinese-yoga-intermediate-level /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study finds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study findsby Cassie WierengaOct 06, 2009Tai chi, a slow-moving form of Chinese martial arts, may be an effective treatment option for patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, according to a study presented this week at the American Academy of Otolaryngology annual meeting in San Diego.“Patients [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-effective-therapy-for-balance-dizziness-disorders-new-study-finds /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Treating vertigo and dizziness with Tai Chi? &#8211; Wellness &#8211; TIME.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WellnessA healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit.Wellness Feed  Daily E-mail Updates  « PreviousCan air pollution cause appendicitis?Next »In Egypt, a move to outlaw the &#8220;artificial virginity hymen&#8221;Treating vertigo and dizziness with Tai Chi?Posted by Tiffany Sharples Monday, October 5, 2009 at 2:32 pmSubmit a Comment • Trackback 0 • Related Topics: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/treating-vertigo-and-dizziness-with-tai-chi-wellness-time-com /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi Can Help You &#8212; chicagotribune.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tai chi is often described as &#8220;meditation in motion,&#8221; but it might well be called &#8220;medication in motion.&#8221; There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren&apos;t in top shape [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-can-help-you-chicagotribune-com /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>The Health Benefits of Tai Chi &#8211; Harvard Health Publications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parkinson&apos;s disease. A 33-person pilot study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, published in Gait and Posture (October 2008), found that people with mild to moderately severe Parkinson&apos;s disease showed improved balance, walking ability, and overall well-being after 20 tai chi sessions.
via The Health Benefits of Tai Chi &#8211; Harvard Health Publications.
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		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi-harvard-health-publications-2 /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>The Health Benefits of Tai Chi &#8211; Harvard Health Publications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breast cancer. Tai chi has shown potential for improving quality of life and functional capacity (the physical ability to carry out normal daily activities, such as work or exercise) in women suffering from breast cancer or the side effects of breast cancer treatment. For example, a 2008 study at the University of Rochester, published in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi-harvard-health-publications /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Five Animals Frolics Qigong 2 DVD Set: Save $37.47 on this Qigong Classic Combo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[” Secret ? Movements Removed from this1800 Year Old Traditional Qigong!See Them, Learn Themand Save a Bunch of Money!”You Can Now Quickly And Easily Master an Ancient Classic Health Routine, Endorsed by the Chinese Government, after Massive Traditional Chinese Medicine, Modern Medicine, Psychology, Athletic Science and other related disciplines  Scientific and Medical Research ! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/five-animals-frolics-qigong-2-dvd-set-save-37-47-on-this-qigong-classic-combo /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi — shang lee . com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The main point is to learn these mistakes, SLOWLY.
When we normally set out a goal to learn something, there is always an expectation to learn it within a certain period, and to gain a certain level of proficiency. In the case of Tai Chi, you probably set out your goal as learning all the steps, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-%e2%80%94-shang-lee-com /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A search of the NIH website for articles,  studies, and or references to Tai Chi and Parkinson&#8217;s yielded 336 results.  This short list of article links shows why tai chi has a promise of relief for person&#8217;s with the disease symptoms.
My own limited experience with tai chi and parkinson&#8217;s is that those who gave an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-and-parkinsons-disease /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi and Knee Extensor Strength: Balance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Abstract:
Wu G, Zhao F, Zhou X, Wei L.
Improvement of isokinetic knee extensor strength and reduction of postural sway in the elderly from long-term Tai Chi exercise.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002;83:1364-9.
Objectives: To compare isokinetic strength of leg muscles and foot center of pressure (COP) as a measure of sway between long-term Tai Chi practitioners and controls.
Design: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-and-knee-extensor-strength-balance /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi and &#8220;The Shingles&#8221;.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the story about how practicing tai chi, along with getting vaccinated for &#8220;shingles&#8221; boosts immune system response to defend against vaicella zoster virus.  Tai Chi is reported to boost the immune system in general (reducing the effects of stress).
Augmenting Immune Responses to Varicella Zoster Virus in Older Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Tai [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-and-the-shingles /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi for Tension Headache&#8230;YES!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for Tension Headaches.
Abbott RB, Hui KK, Hays RD, Li MD, Pan T.
Center for East West Medicine, Department of Medicine and Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA and RAND Corporation, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-for-tension-headache-yes /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi: for heart disease?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some statins can cause side effects.  There are plenty of medications available and one should not give up if you have a bad experience.  You must be diligent, strong, and persistent.  High blood pressure can be lowered by exercise and diet.  HDL good cholesterol can be improved with diet and exercise. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-for-heart-disease /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi may aid stroke patients &#124; Life and style &#124; BMJ Group</title>
		<description><![CDATA[British Medical Journal

Tai chi practioners. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images
The traditional Chinese exercise Tai Chi may help people who&#8217;ve had strokes regain their ability to balance. In a study, people were better able to balance after a 12-week course of Tai Chi than after a course of general exercise and stroke education.
What do we know [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-may-aid-stroke-patients-life-and-style-bmj-group /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi and Frailty:The Landmark Study</title>
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Reducing Frailty and Falls in Older Persons; An Investigation of Tai Chi and Computerized  …

SL Wolf, HX Barnhart, NG Kutner, E McNeely, … &#8211; Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1996 &#8211; pt.wkhealth.com
Cited by 727 &#8211; Related articles &#8211; BL Direct
Reducing frailty and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-and-frailtythe-landmark-study /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Lebanon Senior Center to Offer Tai Chi for Seniors; Starts Oct 1st.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Lebanon Senior Center will offer an eight week Tai Chi for Seniors program at the brand new West Town Street Senior Center.  The class begins Oct 1st, beginning at 10:30 to 11:30.  Seniors, and their guest are welcom to join.  Get more information from the center at  860-642-3043.  A [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/lebanon-senior-center-to-offer-tai-chi-for-seniors-starts-oct-1st /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Lisbon Senior Center &#8220;Tai Chi For Seniors&#8221; Set to Start Sept 28th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Lisbon Senior Center will begin it&#8217;s first Tai Chi for Seniors class on Monday, Sept 28th.  The classes will be an hour long, each Monday from 1:30 to 2:30, and continue for eight weeks.  More information about the Lisbon Senior Center Tai Chi class, which will be held at the Newent Road [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/lisbon-senior-center-tai-for-seniors-set-to-start /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi Sixty Form Class New Start Dates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Evening tai chi for adults classes resume, with new sessions beginning Sept 14th at Starfarm in Chaplin, and Sept 22 at the Thompson Community Center, Thompson, CT  Both classes run for 8 weeks, and class time is 6:30-8:00PM
Contact US
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		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-sixty-form-class-new-start-dates /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Summer Fun for Tai Chi Romantics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the long hot days of summer on us, (or the long cool rainy ones just past), there are two exceptionally good movies for romantics with an interest in tai chi.  These two epic (blockbusters) for under $20!



CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: Based on a novel by Wang Du Lu, Ang Lee’s martial arts epic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/summer-fun-for-tai-chi-romantics /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Search Center Friday Oct 23rd</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Practice begins at 7:00, this Friday!
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		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/search-center-friday-july-10th /2009/07/</link>
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