Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

07/03/2025

Thank you Antoinette Biordi and Andrew the camera guy from News 12 Long Island "Road Trip Close to Home"!! We had an amazing time.

On this Road Trip Close to Home, News 12’s Antoinette Biordi visited Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi.

06/27/2025

Welcome to the advanced level of your balance journey. In this third episode of the Qigong for Balance series, Brain Education Instructor Chris Woolley introduces a focused 10-minute daily routine to refine your center, precision, and flow through multidirectional movement.

You’ll practice challenging step patterns and directional control using the “energy puppet” method—training your mind and body to work together with grace and strength.

🌀 Benefits of Qigong for Balance – Episode 3:
✔ Sharpens directional awareness and foot placement
✔ Increases ankle, knee, and hip stability
✔ Builds full-body coordination and energy control
✔ Develops advanced balance for Tai Chi or everyday movement

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVWelcome to the advanced level of your balance journey. In this third episode of the Qi...

06/26/2025

Tired eyes from too much screen time? In this first episode of the Pain Relief series, Brain Education Instructor Brittany Rega guides you through a calming 10-minute daily routine to relieve eye strain, temple tension, and head fatigue using breath, acupressure, tapping, and mindful eye movement.

Whether you work at a computer all day or struggle with tension-related headaches, this gentle practice will help restore energy to your eyes and calm your nervous system—naturally and effectively.

🌿 Benefits of Eye Strain Relief Routine:
✔ Reduces eye fatigue and pressure
✔ Relieves tension around the temples and forehead
✔ Supports better focus and visual clarity
✔ Restores energy to the brain and eyes

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVTired eyes from too much screen time? In this first episode of the Pain Relief series,...

06/25/2025

Ready to take your balance training to the next level? In this second episode of the Qigong for Balance series, Brain Education Instructor Chris Woolley guides you through a dynamic 10-minute daily routine designed to build lower body strength, leg control, and confidence.

Using leg lifts, intentional movement, and mindful transitions, you’ll develop the strength and awareness to stabilize your body and center your mind—one step at a time.

🌀 Benefits of Qigong for Balance – Episode 2:
✔ Strengthens legs, hips, and core
✔ Improves coordination and weight control
✔ Helps reduce falls and increase confidence
✔ Lays the foundation for flowing Qigong or Tai Chi

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVReady to take your balance training to the next level? In this second episode of the Q...

06/24/2025

Anger isn’t just an emotion—it’s energy. And when left unprocessed, it can harden into chronic tension, pain, or emotional blocks. In this sixth episode of the Vagus Nerve series, Brain Education Instructor Brittany Rega guides you through a powerful 10-minute daily routine to release stored anger and bring your nervous system back into balance.

Using tapping, brain wave vibration, and energy awareness, this practice activates your vagus nerve and helps you let go of inner pressure while reconnecting with your heart and body.

🔥 Vagus Nerve Routine for Anger Release:
✔ Gently clears tension from the liver & chest
✔ Activates the parasympathetic “rest & heal” mode
✔ Promotes emotional regulation & inner peace
✔ Helps reconnect body, breath, and energy

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVAnger isn’t just an emotion—it’s energy. And when left unprocessed, it can harden into...

06/23/2025

Worried about losing your balance as you age? In this first episode of the Qigong for Balance series, Brain Education Instructor Chris Woolley introduces you to a simple and effective 10-minute daily routine designed to improve your balance, posture, and confidence—starting with the fundamentals.

You’ll explore how to connect your energy center (dahnjon) with your feet, walk mindfully, and awaken your lower body. This is a gentle entry point to Qigong for people of all ages, mobility levels, and experience—ideal for injury prevention, improved stability, and greater mind-body awareness.

🌀 Benefits of Qigong for Balance – Episode 1:
✔ Increases body awareness and foot connection
✔ Improves posture and core engagement
✔ Builds confidence in movement and mobility
✔ Helps reduce fall risk and anxiety around balance

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVWorried about losing your balance as you age? In this first episode of the Qigong for ...

06/21/2025

Meet our member Olu! We are glad you've come to improve your balance! We look forward to supporting you on your healing journey. You're doing amazing!

06/19/2025

Announcing the 2nd Collaboration of AARP in NY + Body & Brain! Join us In-person Thursday 6/26 10:30am at Michael J. Tully Park for Practices for Successful Aging to celebrate June Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month. Register to RSVP at https://events.aarp.org/event/2025PracticesSuccessfulAging/summary

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05/15/2025

05/15/2025

Feeling stuck in survival mode or overwhelmed by stress? In this fifth episode of the Vagus Nerve series, Brain Education Instructor Brittany Rega guides you through a 10-minute daily routine designed to support PTSD and trauma recovery by gently activating your vagus nerve.

This simple yet powerful practice uses shaking, grounding breathwork, and affirmations to help release stored tension, regulate your nervous system, and restore a sense of safety and connection in your body.

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVFeeling stuck in survival mode or overwhelmed by stress? In this fifth episode of the ...

05/07/2025

Kicking off 2025's collaboration with AARP via Zoom tomorrow! Join Laura for May Arthritis Awareness month topic: Qigong, Joint opening exercises! Use the link posted in the comments to get the log-in info.

05/07/2025

Haven't found the right gift yet? Show your thoughtfulness through a personalized session! Or just come for a free class during our Open House this weekend!

RSVP in our linktree: this month's events

05/04/2025

Struggling with sluggish digestion or bloating? In this fourth episode of the Vagus Nerve series, Brain Education Instructor Brittany Rega guides you through a gentle 10-minute daily routine using intestine exercises, breathwork, and restorative movement. This practice activates your parasympathetic nervous system to support digestion, release tension, and bring natural rhythm back to your body.

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVStruggling with sluggish digestion or bloating? In this fourth episode of the Vagus Ne...

04/19/2025

Learn more about the tour here: info.bodynbrain.com/nzmt

04/14/2025

From brain phones to brain sports, Body & Brain founder, Ilchi Lee reminds us that we already have the power to reclaim our focus, reset our energy, and live with purpose—no matter what the world throws at us. 🌍

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just off, this book is your reset button. It’s an empowering, uplifting read that will help you reconnect with yourself and reimagine what your brain (and your life!) is truly capable of. HIGHLY recommend! 💡📖

What if the key to creating the life you want isn’t out there—but inside your own brain? 🤯I just finished Take Back Your Brain by Ilchi Lee, and WOW… this b...

04/12/2025

Need a gentle way to care for your joints? In this episode of the Healthy Joints series, Brain Education Instructor Chris Woolley leads you through a 10-minute seated routine designed to support joint health when standing exercises aren’t an option.

Perfect for those with limited mobility, pain, or recovery needs, this practice moves through all the major joints—from ankles and knees to shoulders and spine—using Qigong principles, gentle movement, and focused awareness to increase circulation and reduce stiffness.

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🔗 Discover more tools for your brain and body: https://linktr.ee/_BETVNeed a gentle way to care for your joints? In this episode of the Healthy Joints serie...

10/09/2024

It's almost here! Really looking forward to all the festivities. Stop by our booth and spin the wheel for your trick or treat!

09/16/2024

Join our very own Laura Proppe at South Huntington Public Library next Wednesday, Sept 25 from 11a - 12:30p for "How to Live a Long, Healthy and Purposeful Life"! Everyone is welcome at this free event. RSVP your spot with the link below.

Based on the book, I’ve Decided to Live 120 Years, written by NY Times best-selling author Ilchi Lee, this presentation will challenge you to rethink your ideas on aging, health, personal fulfillment and what’s possible in your lifetime.&

09/16/2024

The virtual “Boost Your Brain and Body” series for September, presented in collaboration with AARP is in recognition of National Balance Awareness Month! This session will focus on simple exercises to improve the strength of your legs, feet, core and spine. Please register before hand to get the link next Wednesday!

Check out the event details here.

08/17/2024

Join Laura Monday Aug 19 & 26, 6pm - 7pm.
Link to register and more info in bio

06/22/2024

For International Yoga Day, CBS Channel 2 filmed our Body & Brain Rockville Centre Studio! It was broadcast tonight in Chicago!

Most adults say they practice yoga to restore overall health, and more than half practice meditation as part of yoga.

06/07/2024

Feeling the signs of needing a mental, emotional, or physical recharge? Join us for a 4 week course on Thursdays starting 6/20/24 and gain the tools to boost your vitality. Link to register in the comments

06/06/2024

Introducing Wisdom Wednesdays, featuring the Chun Bu Kyung, a 10,000 year old ancient text from the land we now call Korea. The character for today is Myung which represents brightness, light. We wish for you to find the light in yourself.