• C. P. Ong: Biomechanics of Taiji pt. 2
    Jan 11 2025

    C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai.

    He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the author of Taijiquan—Cultivating Inner Strength. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from U.C. Berkeley in 1973 and is currently the executive Vice-President, USA Wushu-Kungfu Association.

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    35 mins
  • C. P. Ong: The Biomechanics of Taiji pt. 1
    Jan 5 2025

    C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai.

    He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the author of Taijiquan—Cultivating Inner Strength. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from U.C. Berkeley in 1973 and is currently the executive Vice-President, USA Wushu-Kungfu Association.

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    37 mins
  • Dr. Shin Lin: The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong
    Dec 14 2024

    On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin.

    Dr Lin is Professor Emeritus, Developmental & Cell Biology
    School of Biological Sciences. He is also a Chen Tai Chi linage holder and lifetime practitioner.

    In his Laboratory Dr LIn studies changes in physiological functions and bioenergy levels associated with the ancient mind-body practices of Qigong and Tai Chi.

    The result of his studies, are used to formulate models to explain the beneficial effects of these practices on health and healing at the cellular, and molecular levels.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Don Hanlon Johnson: Pioneer of Somatic Education
    Nov 27 2024

    Don Hanlon Johnson is a professor at CIIS in San Francisco and the founder of the first graduate degree program in Somatics. He is the author of a body of literature on the intersections among bodily experience, the natural world, spirituality, social justice, and health.

    Don Hanlon Johnson began his training with Dr. Ida Rolf and joined Thomas Hanna as a contributing editor of his journal Somatics,

    To find out more about his work please visit https://donhanlonjohnson.com.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Wasentha Young: Tai Chi, Meditation Through Movement
    Nov 11 2024

    Wasentha Young is a lifelong practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. She is a founding board member of the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors. Wasentha was a student of Grandmaster William CC Chen. Master Young received formal training in Buddhist and Taoist meditation respectfully from Trungpa Rinpoche and Gia-Fu Feng in addition to achieving a masters degree in Transpersonal Studies.

    To visit her school please visit: https://peacefuldragonschool.com/instructors/

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Jean-Louis Rodrigue: The Alexander Technique "Back to the Body"
    Oct 27 2024

    Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Jean-Louis Rodrigue is a movement director, acting coach, and senior teacher of the Alexander Technique. For over 40 years, he has worked professionally in Los Angeles and New York in theatre, film, television, and digital media; his unique approach to character movement and improving the levels of performance has brought international recognition.

    Click here to get a copy of his new book on the Alexander Technique: Back to the Body

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    1 hr
  • Yogi Sivadas: Himalayan yoga
    Oct 12 2024

    Yogi Sivadas was born into the traditional Ayurvedic and Yoga practices of Kerala. As a teenager, he left home to continue his quest for deeper knowledge, traveling throughout India and the neighboring countries.

    After more than twelve years of exploring throughout India gaining spiritual wisdom he founded the Kailash Tribal School of Yoga and Holistic Healing at Mcleodganj in 2000. Through the Kailash Tribal School of Yoga and Holistic Healing he fulfills his passion for globally sharing his knowledge and his holistic approach to life.

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    55 mins
  • Alexandra Bellar: Somatics in Theater & Dance
    Sep 24 2024

    Alexandra holds a BFA/Dance (University of MI), MFA/Dance (University of WI at Milwaukee), and CMA (Certified Movement Analyst) in Laban Movement Analysis/Bartenieff Fundamentals (LIMS). She is on faculty at Princeton University, Rutgers University, and The Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies, and guest teaches nationally and internationally.

    To find out more about Alexandra please visit: https://www.alexandrabellerdances.org/free-resources

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    1 hr and 4 mins