Rising Phoenix T'ai Chi (TM)

Good day, all! This came across my desk, and I thought immediately of Master Chen, of course. The message, "you can be your own worst enemy", is true for many of us many times, but can certainly be turned around, with intention, to being your own best friend!

Happy Day, wherever you are! We at Rising Phoenix T'ai Chi have been off of our posts for quite some time, but we are back! We have missed seeing you, and sharing with you, so we will reengage by reminding you that we will share information on health, happiness, T'ai Chi, QiGong, and more from this page. Today, we start with an article with info for your health and longevity, shared with us by a dedicated student. This article embraces our take on our own interpretation of the KISS philosophy, Keep It Simple, Sweetheart! We want for you to be around a long time! To your health! http://www.newser.com//5-habits-add-14-years-for-women-12-

NEW CLASS OFFERING! By request, we are opening a NEW beginner class on Thursdays from 3:00--4:00pm in our Little 5 Points Studio, beginning this week, but join anytime in the next month! The first class is always FREE at our studio. Registration is required, please email for info to: [email protected] or visit us at www.shouldersdown.com !

GONG XI FA CAI! Happy Lunar New Year! Here are excerpts from Master Chen's Dao House posting. May you have a year of hope and happiness! ...Another year has come to bring in a new cycle. This year we welcome in the year of the Earth Dog on February 16, 2018... What can we expect for the year to come? For those who are the year of the dog, there may be some challenges this year, yet nothing that cannot be overcome. As Master Wu Dang Chen states, from times of challenge comes... strength and opportunity. With a joyful outlook on life, and a faithful, loyal heart and intent, it will be an amazing and prosperous year. For all animal signs this year, you can expect a less dramatic year than in years past. There will be an increased social awareness on many levels, from politics to international relations, to our own families and the self. Knowing the two sides that the year of the dog brings, we can be aware of what actions we take and emotions we succumb to. On one hand the dog can be quick to anger, critical of others, stubborn and not heeding the advice of others, hypertensive to criticism and deeply emotional. In the other light, the dog can be very loyal to family, friends and those that support them, along with being straight forward and honest, friendly and responsible for the wellness and welfare of others. Note that these qualities may be accentuated within all of our personalities; therefore there needs to be a general awareness this year to think before reacting to situations... Every New Year brings a time for change. What better way to change, than to utilize the forces already naturally in place. Change for the betterment of the self, and then possibly on a larger scale change for the betterment will also evolve. ....Gong Xi Fa Cai (Gong hay Fat Choy)!!!... See more

Good snow day in Atlanta, and good day wherever you are! As you can see, Compassionate One is now dusted with snow, along with Buddha and other features of our Serenity Garden. Classes are cancelled for today, Wednesday, Jan 17. May you all be safe and happy, here, there, and everywhere! We look forward to seeing you soon! Great warm qi, Cate

Happy New Year to you all! We are looking forward to another year of breathing, stretching, strengthening, moving, and flowing! We are planning, designing and restructuring some administrative processes so that we can bring to you more information in a timely way for 2018! We have found a few glitches in communications from this page, and hope that we now have them corrected, so if you have tried to contact us through this site and have not received your response, please accept our apologies. So for now, please know we wish you success and joy in 2018! Great qi, Cate

Dear all of our students and friends, July 12 ---just a bit ago--is/was Master Chen's birthday! A computer glitch delayed this post, so please join me in a moment of gratitude and celebration for what he has shared, taught and provided for us this past year. I am so very appreciative of his gifts of knowledge and experience, and honored that he puts his faith in us to pass along his teachings! We all benefit! Great qi to you all, and many thanks and Happy Birthday to Master Chen!

Greetings Everybody! Here is a workshop for folks who are either in cancer treatment, post treatment, or anyone who is a caregiver or family member. Classes fill up, so be sure register ASAP. Classes held at the Piedmont Cancer Wellness Center. 1800 Howell Mill Rd. Suite 700 Atlanta GA 303018 T’AI CHI AND QI GONG TO KEEP YOUR COOL ... This set provides movements and practices that help keep your cool in the hot and humid days of summer. For days when the heat is high, we’ll cool down with an easy, flowing set and moving mediations that help us focus on our own cooling system! Seated or standing work, with focus and attention to refreshing energy. Taught by Cate Morrill, Certified T’ai Chi Instructor, and her assistants. To register, call 404-425-7944. Monday, June 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Lunch provided at noon)

Greetings Everybody! Here is a great article from the Mayo Clinic for reducing stress and anxiety with T'ai Chi. Read on... http://www.mayoclinic.org//s/in-depth/tai-chi/art-20045184

We are happy to announce a NEW class for Seniors and special circumstances!! We have classes all around Atlanta, and now---Dunwoody! MOVEMENT IMPROVEMENT T'AI CHI AND QI GONG FOR SENIORS with Carol Issa, Certified MI Instructor, will begin this week, but you can join in as soon as it works for you! This class is held at Kaikudo Martial Arts Academy at 5501 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, 700B, Dunwoody, 30338. Wednesdays: 4/12/2017 - 5/31/2017 From: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Movement Im...provement Tai Chi and Qi Gong is a specially designed program for Seniors of all activity levels AND for those with special circumstances, such as Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, balance issues and so forth. MI Tai Chi was designed by Cate Morrill, director of Rising Phoenix T'ai Chi, to help the elderly regain mobility, energize their spirit and reduce the risk of falling. This program is endorsed by doctors, nurses, physical therapists and many others in the Senior Health Care field. These exercises can be performed standing or seated. Movement Improvement Tai Chi is taught in 8 week series. Students must purchase the series in full. New students can start ANYTIME and the cost will be prorated based on the number of remaining classes in the series at $10/class. Helping all to "live longer, stronger" is our goal! Call: 404-334-9558, email to:[email protected] See more

Here comes another workshop for those pre / during / post treatment for cancer, and caregivers, to help get that strength back and get strength IN your back! Call to register, only a few spots remain, and you don't have to have been treated at Piedmont.... T’AI CHI AND QI GONG TO BRING BACK STRENGTH FOR SPRING AND FORWARD! Monday, April 3, 1030--1230, lunch at noon. FREE to participants!!! Gentle but very effective stretching and strengthening sets to build your strength bac...k, and to build strength in your back! Performed at your own level, these selected easy, powerful movements can help create a strong base of support for your springtime activities, and to help regain and increase your strength and flexibility. This set is practiced both seated and standing. Set lists will be provided. Taught by Cate Morrill, Certified T’ai Chi Instructor, and her assistants. To register, call 404-425-7944. See more

New guidelines released by the American College of Physicians suggest that an ancient Chinese martial art can be an effective defense against back pain. Tai chi... combines slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and mental focus. It’s one of several nondrug measures ...that the new guidelines recommend back-pain sufferers try before resorting to over-the-counter or prescription pain medications. [Our students report much benefit in this area from our classes!!] More at: http://www.consumerreports.org/back-/tai-chi-for-back-pain/ See more