Dear Reader,

It's been a while since the last issue of Good Chi News. But I'm back on track!

This issue includes the usual mix of resources, reflections and tidbits - as well as the latest news regarding our programs for 2019.

Regards
Chris Bennett
Chris Chi

Even though I've run over 1200 chair chi workshops in six years in the aged care sector I'm still experiencing 'aha' moments when teaching Chair Chi to residents at all levels of care.

That ‘aha’ moment has given me another technique to use for residents who have hearing problems, as well as for those who are not cognitively aware enough to follow verbal instructions. Read more ...

In this article Crystal Chariton explores mindfulness as it relates to sport performance, including:

(a) dispositional mindfulness;
(b) mindfulness-based interventions; and
(c) sport anxiety.

There are themes in this article that definitely resonate with me as a former basketball coach and current Tai Chi teacher!

One way to help improve your performance when practicing physical skills such as sport or music etc. is to visualise the skills taught. In other words "practice in your brain".

It's something I do on a regular basis when I'm practicing various aspects of Tai Chi.

Annie Bosler and Don Greene have produced a very good short TED Ed clip on 'How To Practice Effectively ... for just about anything'.

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Tabitha & Tully demonstrating (Cat) Chi.

Total relaxation!

Something that cats do so well and we can benefit from learning. :)