No matter how much money you have, you cannot buy health…if you have lost it!

Now is the time to indulge yourself in the simple movements of the art that benefits people of all ages.  Not through vigorous exercise, but through slow, gentle movements combined with calm, regular breathing.  Improve your health and vital life energy through the practice of Tai Chi Chuan.

Tai Chi Chuan can be pleasing to do, easy to learn and may be practiced almost anywhere.  It is used by people of all ages to relieve pain, stress, and anxiety. The upright posture aligns the spine; the deep diaphragmatic breathing nourishes and relaxes muscles and the slow motions take most of your joints and muscles gently through their complete range of movements.

Blood circulation is increased, along with increased stamina and energy.

You will find that you sleep better and wake up refreshed in the morning.

Unlimited benefits are found in the Ancient Art of Tai Chi Chuan, and now you are able to discover what thousands of people already know.

Dancing Crane Tai Chi Chuan : 416 543-1179

About the Instructor
Sensei Crane, has studied the martial art of Shaolin Kempo Karate for 16 years, under Master M. Rybyj, Sensei.  Shaolin Kempo Karate originated in the Shaolin Temple, Hunan Province, China.  Shaolin Kempo Karate is a complete system that today is often broken down into individual styles, such as Karate, Kung Fu, Jujutsu (Aiki Jujutsu) and Tai Chi Chuan.
It is nothing new - it is traditional, and has stood the test of time.
Sensei Crane currently holds a 4th degree (Yodan) black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate.
Her passion is Tai Chi Chuan, which is the oldest style and highest form of martial arts.
Having spent a number of years teaching both children and adults in Shaolin Kempo Karate and Tai Chi Chuan, Sensei Crane now focuses her teaching primarily in Tai Chi Chuan, in an effort to promote health, self defense and safety awareness.

Science Discovers How Tai Chi Works
Scientist have been able to discover why this ancient but simple set of exercises provides such healing benefits to the body. Traditional exercise helps us to loose weight and build muscle.
Whenever we exercise, our bodies produces chemicals that are not produced when we are still. Most exercise causes the body to damage some muscle. When this is repaired the muscle grows back stronger. The chemicals produced by the body is the medicine that allows the muscle to heal.
When Tai Chi is practiced, the movements are so gentle that muscle isn’t damaged. However, the body still produces the same chemicals as it does during normal exercise. Since there is no damaged muscle that needs healing, the healing chemicals can be utilized by the other parts of the body.
Our bodies produce the very medicine needed to heal itself. Normal exercise produces them and uses them up.
Tai Chi releases the healing chemicals but doesn’t use them up.
Another important ingredient in Tai Chi is the utilization of oxygen’s ability to heal. During normal exercise we breathe hard and increase our intake of oxygen. The hard work causes cells in the muscles to become oxygen starved. The deep breathing provides the needed healing oxygen. Part of Tai Chi practice is to breathe deeply and slowly while performing the gentle movements. The same principle again applies. The deep breathing provides more oxygen than the muscles need. The extra oxygen is available to the other cells. This also helps the heart, brain and other organs to receive a double dose of oxygen and the healing chemicals, increasing the healing power of both.

Why Learn Tai Chi Chuan?
When asked by a student, - “What is the most important reason to study Tai Chi Chuan?”
-Master Cheng Man Ching replied, “The most important reason is that when you finally reach the place where you understand what life is about, you’ll have the health to enjoy it.”