WHY SHOULD I DO CONSCIOUS MOVEMENT? 

Because it is simple and the benefits are profound! Once guarded as secrets among a few Eastern families and groups, then slowly "leaked" to the West, these techniques focus the mind, fortify the body, and can transform your life. 

What is Conscious Movement? 

Conscious Movement uses simple tools like breath, movement and mental focus to help your body's systems function at their optimal levels. The most miraculous medicine on Earth already exists within the human body. When you activate this vital energy, you unlock the Healer Within. When you calm your nervous system and stimulate your circulatory system, lymphatic system and immune system, inner peace and good health literally flow through you. 

Conscious Movement draws on principles from Chinese health exercises like Tai Chi and Qigong (pronounced "chee gung"), as well yoga, reflexology, self-massage, visualization, affirmation and meditation. 

Western science supports the positive effect that these mind-body practices have as complementary medicine. The ability of positive attitude and focused attention to accelerate the healing process is well-documented. 

Mind & Body Work Together in Harmony 

A great way to think of Conscious Movement is "Exercise + Mind Focus." How many times do your Mind and your Body go in different directions? Like when you run on a treadmill and watch a bank of five different televisions in the gym. Or you drive a car while chatting on your cell phone. Or you do sit ups while listening to news on the radio. Conscious Movement harmonizes this "split attention syndrome." When you relax your mind, eliminate distractions and FOCUS on the flow of the movements, VISUALIZING the benefits, your exercise becomes infinitely more powerful. This kind of focused attention is the secret of success for many sports champions. 

What are the benefits? 

(The benefits listed below come from research on Tai Chi, Qigong and meditation. Since these are main components of Conscious Movement, the benefits are the same.

FEEL GOOD 

The main reason to do Conscious Movement is simple. Most exercise makes you feel tired. Instead, Conscious Movement makes you feel good! You become relaxed and energized at the same time, balanced and centered, fluid in your mind and movements. It's a soothing meditation in motion. 

RELIEVE STRESS 

Stress has been called the number one health problem in America, with an estimated 70 percent of all doctors' visits due to stress-related illness. So it stands to reason that anything you do to reduce stress will improve your health. Tai Chi induces a relaxed, meditative state of mind that replaces stress with a calm sense of peace.

IMPROVE BALANCE 

Emphasis on good posture and shifting of weight from foot to foot increases your balance. Studies show Tai Chi reduces falls in elderly adults by nearly 50 percent. 

HAVE A  HEALTHY HEART

Tai Chi lowers your heart rate, lowers blood pressure and increases circulation by dilating blood vessels. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is rampant in our stress overloaded society. Reduce your risk of hypertension the natural way with Tai Chi. 

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 

Tai Chi gets your lymph flowing, eliminating waste and toxins and carrying specialized immune cells to fight disease. Harness this healing power with daily practice. 

FOCUS YOUR MIND 

Tai Chi calms your mind by slowing down brain wave patterns and improving focus and attention. It uses the power of healing imagery and affirmation to promote a positive attitude. 

Any ONE of these benefits is great by itself�but when you take a Tao Brothers workshop, we show you how to ACHIEVE THEM ALL in a supercharged, revitalizing, health-boosting experience! 

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