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News & Video

  • True and Constant, The Crescent, Gamma Phi Beta, Summer 2022 (pp. 18–19)
  • Everyday Buddhism! Episode 72: Walking on Pins & Needles with Arlene Faulk, June 16, 2022
  • Collaborative Healing at the Heart: Arlene Faulk, Tai Chi Instructor, Heartwood Center by Liz Surlin Gordon, June 2022 (pp. 31–31)
  • Walking on Pins and Needles – Managing Chronic Pain with Tai Chi, Living Well with MS (podcast), May 25, 2022
  • Living Inspired with Multiple Sclerosis with Arlene Faulk, Life Lessons, with Gin & Sheri (podcast), May 17, 2022
  • How Tai Chi helped combat debilitating symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, 2 Mikes Parkinson’s Podcast, April 8, 2022
  • Arlene Faulk in conversation with Dr. Deborah Holton
    Webinar Event, April 24, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Free via Zoom
  • Book Review: Walking on Pins and Needles: A Memoir of Chronic Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis, Reviewed by Lisa Lickel, Windy City Reviews, April 2020
  • Arlene Faulk on Tai Chi for Multiple Sclerosis, The Tai Chi Notebook: Reflections on Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Martial Arts Studies by Graham (podcast), March 11, 2022
  • Arlene Faulk’s story of resilience in the face of MS, Outside the Loop, WGN Radio, March 5, 2022 (segment begins at 23:45)
  • Arlene Faulk in Conversation with Nadine Kenney Johnstone
    In-person free event: Sunday, March 13, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Heartwood Center, Skylight Room, 1818 Dempster St., Evanston, IL
  • Walking on Pins and Needles: Book Now Available
    Arlene’s new book launches 2/22/2022!
  • Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Through Perseverance and Tai Chi
    New book explores how embracing Chinese medicine defined one woman’s unlikely healing journey (publisher’s press release)
  • The Beginning: A Piece by Arlene Faulk in Celebration of 20 Years at Heartwood
    “In first week of October, 1999, …I am about to enter a new holistic health care center…. And on this day, I am about to teach my first Tai Chi class here.”
  • Arlene Faulk Named a Top Tai Chi Blogger
    Arlene’s blog is 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.
  • “Increase Energy via Balanced Movement“
    Stories from Arlene and her students and how Tai Chi has helped them. Reprinted by permission of LifeTimes, a publication of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.

Video

Tai Chi, MS, and Healthy Aging (webinar with Arlene Faulk)
Open the Door to Tai Chi with Dianne Bailey, September 29, 2022

A Multiple Sclerosis Recovery Through Mind Body Thinking and Tai Chi
Crushing Doubt, July 7, 2022

Arlene Faulk on Chronic Wellness, May 31, 2022

  • Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Arlene offers short, free guided Tai Chi and qi gong video sessions to help move our bodies and relax our minds.

  • Faulk Tai Chi during COVID-19
    Arlene Faulk guides you through gentle Tai Chi movements for decreasing stress. (22 minutes)
  • Cultivating Energy with Arlene
    Join Arlene to relax, reduce stress and increase your energy. (13 minutes)

Faulk Tai Chi
Watch Faulk Tai Chi students talk about their health (from Parkinson’s to rheumatoid arthritis) and how learning the movements improved their lives. “It’s like my brain woke up and I had this happy feeling.”

By Rohan Makhecha and Megan Vratsinas, 1615 Studio


Arlene Faulk: Foundations of Tai Chi
25-minute Practice
Learn the basics in this short Foundations of Tai Chi video from Arlene Faulk, Tai Chi teacher, speaker and author. Arlene walks you through the principles of movement as energy. These basic steps will show you how to move your energy in a way that is simultaneously relaxing and energizing.


Tai Chi Energy Ball Practice
12-minute Practice for Balance and Breathing

Work with the Tai Chi energy ball for balance & breathing. Breathe from the lower tan tien, major energy center in the body (lower abdomen). Relax the body through gentle movements—Tai Chi is a moving meditation.

🎨 Produced by @itspaulfreedom | 🎥 Shot by @dextro312 | 🎼 “Go Now” by @djtazrashid


Chair Tai Chi Practice
10-minute Practice for Balance and Alignment

Practice Tai Chi from your chair with this gentle 10-minute seated Tai Chi practice for balance and alignment. Relax the body through gentle movements — Tai Chi is a moving meditation. “Doing this chair Tai Chi practice every day for a year launched me on the road to walking again and good health.”

✨Instructor: Arlene Faulk | 🎥 Cinematographer: Eugene Parechyn | 🌄 Producer: Peak Sunrise


Arlene Faulk in Conversation with Dr. Deborah Holton
Listen in as Dr. Holton and I talk about multiple sclerosis (MS), the power of Tai Chi, and bringing ourselves to the present moment, … plus you can do a little Tai Chi with us. We discuss corporate culture, women in the workplace, and the fast-versus-slow approach that I learned in my journey and write about in Walking on Pins and Needles.


Achieving Optimal Health with Integrative Medicine
Dr. Rowena Chua of Meliora Integrative Medicine references Arlene’s Tai Chi classes as part of her thorough and effective treatment programs.

Video segment featured on “On Demand” series for Public Television


Heartwood Center, Evanston
Arlene is featured in a story about one of her Tai Chi class locations, Heartwood Center.

By Chris Kirk

 
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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 new 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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NOW AVAILABLE

Walking on Pins and Needles

My book Walking on Pins and Needles: A Memoir of Chronic Resilience in the Face of Multiple Sclerosis, out now!

Buy Your Copy Today!

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.

Tai Chi student

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Tai Chi Class Calendar

June 2023

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  • Tai Chi Beginners
    Tai Chi Beginners
    Starts: 5:15 pm
    Ends: June 1, 2023 - 6:15 pm

    Location: Gratz Center at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago


    Description:

    Online class for continuing students

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  • Tai Chi Level II
    Tai Chi Level II
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 5, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Tai Chi class for experienced students (3+ years)

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  • Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 6, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Beginner’s Class - no experience needed

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  • Tai Chi Beginners
    Tai Chi Beginners
    Starts: 5:15 pm
    Ends: June 8, 2023 - 6:15 pm

    Location: Gratz Center at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago


    Description:

    Online class for continuing students

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  • Tai Chi Level II
    Tai Chi Level II
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 12, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Tai Chi class for experienced students (3+ years)

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  • Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 13, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Beginner’s Class - no experience needed

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  • Tai Chi Beginners
    Tai Chi Beginners
    Starts: 5:15 pm
    Ends: June 15, 2023 - 6:15 pm

    Location: Gratz Center at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago


    Description:

    Online class for continuing students

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  • Tai Chi Level II
    Tai Chi Level II
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 19, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Tai Chi class for experienced students (3+ years)

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  • Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 20, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Beginner’s Class - no experience needed

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  • Tai Chi Beginners
    Tai Chi Beginners
    Starts: 5:15 pm
    Ends: June 22, 2023 - 6:15 pm

    Location: Gratz Center at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago


    Description:

    Online class for continuing students

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  • Tai Chi Level II
    Tai Chi Level II
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 26, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Tai Chi class for experienced students (3+ years)

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  • Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Faulk Tai Chi Class
    Starts: 5:30 pm
    Ends: June 27, 2023 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Heartwood Center, 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA


    Description:

    Beginner’s Class - no experience needed

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  • Tai Chi Beginners
    Tai Chi Beginners
    Starts: 5:15 pm
    Ends: June 29, 2023 - 6:15 pm

    Location: Gratz Center at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut Street, Chicago


    Description:

    Online class for continuing students

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20 Years Faulk Tai Chi

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