About China America Living Arts (CALA)
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.
Board Members of China America Living Arts
Stephen Kaufman, Ph.D.
Anne Robin, M.D.
Robert C. Schlagal, Ph.D.
Yang Yang, Ph.D.
T’ai Chi/Qigong research
Past Research
Using T’ai Chi and Qigong 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, click here.
Current Research
Current research has examined the effect of T’ai Chi and Qigong on back pain in collaboration with New York Medical College.