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Tai chi class offers homeless population taste of stability

March 24, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By COURTNEY TANNER The Salt Lake Tribune   SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bernie Hart’s first piece of advice is “Don’t worry.” The second, “Don’t think.” “Just follow,” he tells the 31 homeless people standing behind him. And so Nancy Freeman did. Rows back from Hart, a tai chi instructor, she focused only on mimicking […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2017, Tai Chi, VOL 36 NO 13 | MARCH 25 - MARCH 31

Chinese medicinal herbs provide niche market for US farmers

January 2, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mary Esch Associated Press DELMAR, N.Y. (AP) — Expanding interest in traditional Chinese medicine in the United States is fostering a potentially lucrative new niche market for farmers who plant the varieties of herbs, flowers and trees sought by practitioners. While almost all practitioners still rely on imports from China, dwindling wild stands there, […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, 2016, Associated Press, Blue Ridge Center, China, Cleveland Clinic, DELMAR, Hudson Valley, Jamie Starkey, Jean Giblette, New York, Peg Schafer, Tai Chi, Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, Traditional Chinese, US, United States, Vol 35 No 1 | January 2 - January 8

VISIONARY: Dwayne Clark — Serving seniors

October 2, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Dwayne Clark, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Living, a leader in senior housing, credits his mother for his success and his devotion to helping seniors. Raised by his single mom, Clark states that “she was the driving force in my life. She made me believe you […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Aegis Living, Asian Americans, Bastyr University Mission Award, Best Retirement Facility, Chinese Americans, Clark Healthy Aging Program Clark, Dwayne Clark, Ernst Young, Help Wanted Recruiting, Lifetime Achievement Award, Northwest Asian Weekly, Peggy Chapman, Qi Gong, Seattle, Tai Chi, Vol 34 No 41 | October 3 - October 9, blog

A comfortable community for seniors

May 21, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly There is a valuable resource for seniors in the Asian American community that many might not be aware of. Club Bamboo, part of the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), offers meals, activities, medical referrals, and even haircuts. The Center’s intent is to provide services to low-income and limited […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Health Tagged With: 2008, 2015, ACRS, Asian American, Club Bamboo, Northwest Asian Weekly, Peggy Chapman, Program Director Gary Tang, Tai Chi, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 22 | May 23 - May 29, language

BLOG: Nine tips for coping with stress — Creating a balance between work and fun

April 2, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Years ago, I experienced severe chest pain as if I was having a heart attack. “No, you didn’t have a heart attack,” my doctor said. “You just have stress.” With print industries struggling to stay afloat, it can be stressful for me running two weekly publications. Instead, these days I am at […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2015, Author Gretchen Rubin, New Hong Kong Restaurant, Publisher's Blog, Tai Chi, Vol 34 No 15 | April 4 - April 10, blog

Ditch the gym and explore activities with Asian history

March 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Alia Marsha Northwest Asian Weekly The gym is attractive due to its convenience. It can also, however, feel a little bit too

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, Alia Marsha, Belly Dancing, British India, Chinese, Indonesia, Korea, London Olympics, Middle East, Muay Thai, North American, Ping Pong, Sepak Takraw, Several Southeast Asian, Tai Chi, Thailand, The Health Issue 2014, Vol 33 No 12 | March 15 - March 21

Lunar New Year celebration held at Westminster Chapel

February 3, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue on Jan. 25. Westminster Chapel began celebrating the Lunar New Year 11 years ago and now shares sponsorship of the event with various schools and nonprofit organizations. This event was not only about Chinese culture, but other Asian cultures, such as Korean, Vietnamese, and […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Alison Kojima, Chinese Lunar New Year, Kacey Ton, Korean, Neka Ton, Sage Choi, Tai Chi, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 6 | February 1 - February 7, Westminster Chapel

BLOG: Tai Chi and public speaking

June 13, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng If you are nervous during public speaking, just strike a Tai Chi pose, said Leo Nosky, a professional public speaker. Public speaking is one of the scariest things to do for many people, and it’s a fear that’s hard to over come. A quick learner, Nosky got the tip from Master Hong Yijiao […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, Leo Nosky, Master Hong Yijiao, Master Yijiao, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle Chinese Chamber, Tai Chi, Vol 32 No 25 | June 15 - June 21

BLOG: How do top Chinese leaders exercise?

June 8, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Oh, yes. Chinese leaders such as President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao work out using Chinese aerobics, of course! The leaders’ Tai Chi instructor, Grand Master Chen Zhenglei, was in Seattle from May 24 to May 28. Master Hong Yijiao invited Grand Master Chen, who presented seminars at The Wing […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2012, Beijing, Chinese, Grand Master Chen Zhenglei, International District Chinatown Community Center, Master Hong Yijiao, President Hu Jintao, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle, Tai Chi, The Wing, Vol 31 No 24 | June 9 - June 15

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