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.

  • A sample class video can be found here

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