By John Passacantando When it comes to practicing the internal arts (yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, qigong), you might feel, as I do, that these forms give some ineffable positive feelings, and the traditional explanations around chi and energy flows sometimes make sense and at other times sound mystical. Much of the time, going with the mysterious is a wonderful thing. And sometimes it’s fascinating to read how science is starting to explain the efficacy of these ancient practices. Th

Hedy Kamai Have you tried to meditate but can’t sit still, can’t quiet your mind, get distracted easily? Try GUIDED meditation. I like to follow Master Mingtong Gu’s meditations. But there are many other good ones on YouTube. With every practice it gets a bit easier and you will master your days much better. When there are days that are more hectic and I forget to practice, it will be harder again to focus. Yet, after a few more days of practice the required concentratio

By Julia Morelli June 2026 Most often rest is associated with sleeping, even though sleeping may not result in feeling rested. By broadening and deepening our understanding of rest we can enhance our well-being. When I learned that there are seven types of rest, I became more aware of what I need to do and not do at different times. As an avid gardener who can spend hours working in my yard, I found that if I pull weeds for five to fifteen minutes, I feel rejuvenated. Oka