Episode Summary

Tai Chi Benefits: Tai Chi offers numerous benefits for physical and mental health, including improved balance, flexibility, and emotional well-being.

Finding Tai Chi Classes: Interested individuals can find Tai Chi classes locally or online, ensuring they have proper instruction and support to learn the practice effectively.

Connection with Others: Tai Chi classes provide a unique opportunity for connection and community, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support among participants.

Holistic Wellness: Tai Chi promotes holistic wellness by addressing physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of health, emphasizing balance and flow in all systems of the body.

Dynamic Sitting: Incorporating movement into daily routines, even while seated, can have significant health benefits, counteracting the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles.

Questioning Habits: It's essential to question long-held assumptions and habits, especially regarding health and well-being, to explore alternative approaches that may lead to greater vitality and wholeness.

Tai Chi Anywhere: Tai Chi can be practiced anywhere, indoors or outdoors, making it accessible and adaptable to different environments and lifestyles.

Teaching Tai Chi: Michelle's parents, despite their age, are passionate Tai Chi instructors who demonstrate the lifelong benefits of practicing and teaching this ancient art form.

Mindful Socializing: Tai Chi classes provide an alternative to traditional social gatherings, emphasizing mindful interaction and shared experiences that contribute to overall well-being.

Resource Accessibility: Michelle offers various resources, including YouTube videos and online classes, to make Tai Chi and related practices accessible to a wide audience, regardless of location or background.

Guest Bio

Dr. Michelle Greenwell

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💛 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel[UCEPG1vTQ71ZSEuM2GgmgaD](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPG1vTQ71ZSEuM2GgmgaDw)

💛 WEBSITE: wwww.capebretontea.ca

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A movement specialist who loves to support wellness journeys by helping people to understand what their posture is telling them about their stress level, and how to use movement, intentions, and connection to create an ease and flow to living. Using dance and Tai Chi to support movement, Dr. Michelle also uses her knowledge and training as an instructor in Touch for Health and Therapeutic Touch. Her expansion into the NeuroReflex Integration knowledge provides a connection of brain and body through reflex development. Using the BioEnergetic Wellness Formula identified in her doctoral work, Dr. Michelle has a set way of preparing her podcasts, conversations, group programs etc. to ensure transformations can happen at any time with ease and no additional "work" required. You can find Dr. Michelle through linktr.ee/greenwellcenter for all her resources including her podcast (in its fourth season) and YouTube channel.

Host Bio

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From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Resources Mentioned

💛 Music of the Plants home - Music of the Plants

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

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