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Arlene Faulk Named a Top Tai Chi Blogger

Top Tai Chi Blog

Arlene Faulk, founder and owner of Faulk Tai Chi, has been teaching Tai Chi in Chicago and Evanston for nearly two decades. Her blog has now been recognized as one of “the best Tai Chi blogs from thousands of top Tai Chi blogs” in their network by Feedspot. Ranked #4 in their Top 25, her blog covers ways to integrate this graceful form of exercise and mindfulness into everyday life.

“The news about being named a top blogger was a bit of a surprise,” said Faulk. “I’ve been so passionate about teaching Tai Chi and sharing its benefits for many years. But I never expected to get this kind of attention. As long as it leads to more people finding out how great these movements can be for your health, I’m thrilled.”

Using the incremental moves of this centuries old exercise practice — often called “A Moving Meditation” — Faulk helps people of all ages, many with chronic health conditions. Through her classes, they can substantially improve their stamina, range of motion and general well-being through repetition and steady, gentle coaching. She enables her students to quiet their minds and connect to the grounding source energy through Tai Chi. Focusing on both the actual moves and principles underlying them helps students incorporate the movements any time.

A Road Back to Health with Tai Chi

Faulk’s interest in Tai Chi came from very personal experience. Facing intense pain, brain fog and debilitating fatigue, Arlene (finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1993) could no longer work. “I had really exhausted all medical options and spent the next two years on the couch,” says Faulk. “I was desperately hoping to find an answer for how to resolve some of these symptoms so I could move on with my life.”

Arlene Faulk

At age 47 – using a cane to walk – Faulk joined a senior citizen Tai Chi class. She found herself the youngest by far, yet in the worst shape of all the students. Determined, Faulk kept going to class and gradually regained the ability to walk unaided, by daily practice of Tai Chi walking and breathing with an imaginary energy ball. Slowly her balance and mobility improved using moves of the Tai Chi form. In 1999, Faulk began to teach Tai Chi herself, using her planning and training skills to found Faulk Tai Chi.

Her Tai Chi classes are available in Evanston at Heartwood Center and in Chicago at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Beginners are encouraged to try these gentle, but powerful movements to increase balance, focus and well-being. Of course, her blog is available to all. Faulk is currently writing a book about her life experience and the impact of Tai Chi. (See more About Arlene.)

Arlene Faulk

Arlene Faulk

After a years-long struggle to understand and conceal debilitating symptoms while I ascended the corporate ladder, I found comfort and healing through Tai Chi and Chinese Medicine.

My memoir, Walking on Pins and Needles, is the story about the power to control our lives and move in the direction of possibility. Read more...

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Awarded a Top Tai Chi Blogger

Top Tai Chi Blog

FROM TAI CHI STUDENTS

Tai Chi makes me feel calm, yet energized. Because of my practice, the small irritants of life affect me less.

Tai Chi student

I had back surgery, was in pain and had little range of motion. Tai Chi practice at Heartwood has helped me increase flexibility, my range of motion and my overall stamina.

Tai Chi student

Arlene teaches the Tai Chi form in such a gentle and connected way that many movements now feel utterly natural and healing.

Tai Chi student

I've even shared some of the exercises with my bike club to help reduce injuries. They really work!

Tai Chi student

I've always been a klutz and have regularly lost my balance and fallen when walking outside. Arlene taught me how to stand and walk properly through Tai Chi. I really can't believe it: I haven't fallen in four years since I've been taking Tai Chi with Arlene!

Tai Chi student

I love Arlene's Tai Chi classes. She helps us understand not only what we're doing, but also why we're doing it. That really helps me take what I learn in class and apply it to my daily life.

Tai Chi student

I'm really inspired by what Tai Chi has done for Arlene. She is a great teacher, who is calm and very patient. She has really helped me not to be so hard on myself.

Tai Chi student

I play golf and had a lesson after school, on the same day we had Tai Chi class. My coach commented, 'Your posture is amazing and all of the balance issues that we have been fighting for so long seem to have just taken a vacation.' I mentioned to him that I thought it was due to Tai Chi.

Tai Chi student

Tai Chi relaxes your entire body and promotes peace and proper breathing. The more I manage to breathe properly while doing any activity in my life, I generally tend to do a lot better at it. I benefited from Tai Chi because it managed to help me with my breathing skills even more.

Tai Chi student

Tai Chi really gives my body strength to put up with the pains of my breast cancer and back problems. Tai Chi is 'sneaky'. You don't think it's helping, but eventually you realize it's helping you.

Tai Chi student

For me, Tai Chi brings comfort and quiet amidst all the chaos and change.

Becky, Tai Chi student

In just a few months, the practice has become perhaps the most nurturing element in my life during COVID times, when sustaining a commitment to anything else has been challenging.

Barb, Tai Chi student

The community Tai Chi has provided has been a gift. With so much we can now do whenever we wish --- with an app, YouTube video, or streaming service --- meeting weekly (via zoom) in real time, live, to practice Tai Chi creates true community.

David, Tai Chi student

I really enjoy our time together and I've found Tai Chi a great way to "keep moving," not only during this pandemic but also as a regular practice with a wonderful integration of mind, body and spirit.

Martha, Tai Chi student

Tuning into the class and seeing familiar faces of the other students brings a nice sense of community and connection during this time of separation and isolation.

Julia, Tai Chi student

I love the walking practice because it helps me slow down and focus only on the moment.

Tai Chi student

Tai Chi has made me aware of how I’m standing and where my weight is. My balance is improving.

Tai Chi student

I hear Arlene saying to listen to my body and only do what I can do. That helps me relax.

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