China-America Living Arts

Our Mission

China America Living Arts (CALA) is a non-profit organization and cultural exchange that exists to promote traditional and contemporary Chinese arts and holistic wellness, especially through T’ai Chi and Qigong.

Current Research

Current research has examined the effect of an Integrated T’ai Chi, Qigong and Meditation on back pain in collaboration with  the Center for Comprehensive Spine Care at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Medical College.

• A sample class video can be found HERE

• Inquire about future research collaboration on the health benefits of T’ai Chi and Qigong CLICK HERE

T’ai Chi/Qigong/Meditation Research

Previous studies by Dr. Yang’s team

Using integrated t’ai chi, qigong and meditation in randomized control trials CALA has conducted research that supports their utility in improving coordination, strength, balance, immune function, cognition, sleep and mood. To read a summary of published scientific studies conducted using Dr. Yang Yang’s Evidence-Based Taiji & Qigong Program, READ MORE HERE