- Taiji: Chinese art of slow, continuous series of movements designed
to develop physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Sometimes referred to as
Oriental Medicine, it is an ancient healthcare approach that examines
the flow of life energy (called qi, chi, or ki) which has been blocked in
the body and caused an illness or disease. The use of herbal
medicine and acupuncture is often employed to remove the blockage
and restore a balance of yin and yang. See Health & Nutrition.
- Trager: Developed by Milton Trager, M.D., trager is a method of
bodywork designed to re-educate the body and nervous system so
that discomfort and pain disappear.
- Yin and Yang: representing energy that are polar opposites, yin
usually refers to energy that is feminine, cool, and receptive, while
yang refers to male energy which is active and hot.
- Yoga: Meaning "union" in Sanskrit, the word yoga refers to the
union of universal energy and the human spirit. Most yoga classes
are hatha yoga, which is a method of developing spiritual
enlightenment through physical mastery of the body.
