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Celebrating the First International Taijiquan Day

On March 21, 2026, the first International Taijiquan Day will be observed worldwide, following the official declaration by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on November 5,…

Heel Kick – A Commonly Misunderstood Movement in Tai Chi

The Tai Chi heel kick looks simple. Shift your weight.Lift the leg.Extend the heel.Return smoothly. Because it appears slow and controlled, many students assume it is just a matter of…

Qigong for Depression, Tai Chi for Anxiety: Matching the Practice to the Need

Tai Chi and Qigong are both powerful mind–body exercises for mental health—but depression and anxiety are not the same condition, and the practices are not identical. A review of 15…

How One Hospital Integrating Qigong into Breast Cancer Care: Practical Insights for Qigong Practitioners

A recent educational review published in Integrative Cancer Therapies describes how an Italian public hospital integrated Qigong into breast cancer care through a structured clinical model. The program is based…

Heel Kick – A Commonly Misunderstood Movement in Tai Chi (Tutorial)

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International Taijiquan Day Outreach & Teaching Kit

A ready-to-use resource package that helps instructors professionally promote International Taijiquan Day (ITJQD) and confidently deliver a structured, themed class for community or healthcare settings. You can download and then…