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Tai chi master Shirley Chock shares her simple morning exercise to boost energy and reduce stress. AdvertisementA master tai chi instructor said she follows a simple morning routine to boost her energy and focus while reducing stress, and it only takes a few seconds to try at home. Shirley Chock, known as the "Stressbender," is the owner and executive director of Aiping Tai Chi. Chock told Business Insider that learning the traditional Chinese martial art of tai chi helped her avoid burnout in her career, prompting her to start teaching full-time to help others. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: Tai, Shirley Chock, , Aiping, Aiping Tai Chi, Chock Organizations: Service, Yale, Business Locations: Aiping Tai
Tai chi, a traditional Chinese martial art known for slow, gentle movements, which she said helped her stress-proof her routine. "It was like I discovered a secret scroll because no one talked about tai chi in this way." How tai chi can make you mentally and physically stronger as you ageChock found tai chi by accident. Practicing tai chi has been linked to better wellbeing, lower risk of anxiety, and fewer symptoms of depression in some studies. "Tai chi is a way for you to understand these philosophies in life by learning them through your body.
Persons: , Shirley Chock, Chock, Tai Chi, Santiago Sepulveda Organizations: Service, Yale, Business Locations: Connecticut
Tai Chi Is a Workout for the Brain and Body
  + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Cindy Kuzma | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
Rather, they’re the deceptively complex movements of tai chi. With around 250 million practitioners around the globe, tai chi is often cited as one of the world’s most popular physical activities. Unlike karate or taekwondo, tai chi focuses on quiet strength rather than combat, which makes it more accessible to older adults or those who have been injured. The former financial professional, who was born in New York and spent her childhood in Taiwan, also found tai chi beneficial in managing stress and conflict. After about two years, she began teaching, and eventually took over Aiping Tai Chi, the Connecticut school where she had trained.
Persons: Horse’s, Rather, Shirley Chock, Tai Chi Locations: China, New York, Taiwan, Tai, Connecticut
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