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A central premise in yoga is “everything is connected.” That’s clear when looking at the health and fitness benefits of yoga that have long been reported by practitioners and are now being confirmed by scientific research. 1.  STRESS RELIEF:  Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body by encouraging relaxation and lowering the levels of the stress hormone,...

The Chinese American Association of Central Florida (CAACF) has fulfilled its mission over the years by hosting Duanwu Dragon Boat festival during the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar, featuring workshop attendants a taste of both dragon boat racing and delicious bamboo leaf wrapped sticky rice dumplings called zongzi 粽子. Attendees also learned about...

Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association has sent Hong Kong Team athletes to join the "13th IDBF Dragon Boat Championships" in Kunming on 18-22 October 2017.  Hong Kong Team got 1 sliver and 4 bronze during the world championship. The result of the Team as below, Premier Open in Small Boat 200m: 4th place Premier Women in Small Boat 500m: 4th place Premier Mixed in...

Hello Kitty Run Malaysia 2016 took place on the March 6th at Taman Botani Perdana in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.This is the first themed run for 2016 in Malaysia and is based on the Sanrio character Hello Kitty. This is also the the first time ever, the Hello Kitty Run - Fruity Rush comes to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as it...

First ever Japanese player ranked in the ATP top 10 (5th as of 11/10/14) ATP “New comer of the year” in 2008 Coached by US Open finalist Michael Chang Outstanding speed and footwork Age: 24 (29.12.1989) Birthplace: Shimane, Japan Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) Plays: Right-handed Turned Pro: 2007 Coach: Dante Bottini, Michael Chang Tennis inspiration: Roger Federer Favorite food: Spaghetti, Kara-age, Shabu Shabu, Ramen, etc. Hobby: Golf   Asian...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-A1mxsIc1s&feature=youtu.be Over 320 players, majority coming from California, Illinois, Massachusetts and Washington are entered in 25 different events. The event features five age groups contesting boys and girls singles and boys, girls and mixed doubles. The U.S. Junior National Badminton Championships is the largest badminton tournament held in the United States. The championships have become a premier platform for up and...

Every summer, Chinese people celebrate the Duanwu Festival 端午節 (Duānwǔ Jié), honoring traditions and legends that are now over 2000 years old. It’s an official public holiday scheduled on the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar, and you might hear it called the “Double Fifth Festival.” As its timing is based on the lunar calendar,...

On the weekend of July 11-13th, the largest Chinese Martial Arts Championship in North America is coming to the Orlando area. The event will be held at the gracious Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. Taking place in our own ‘back yard’, this event is the crown jewel of the entire global International Chinese Martial Arts Tournament Circuit & is...

Inside a cramped, no-frills gym, the clacking sounds of hollow plastic balls whirling at 80 mph are punctuated by exclamations of victory and bitter cries of defeat. Welcome to the hidden world of competitive ping pong. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4S-yXGKSUI] Three fiercely committed teenagers battle their way through the world of elite table tennis. With devoted parents by their side, they have traded...

This is the 2nd annual dragon boat festival in Space Coast and it has grown bigger and bigger with more than twenty teams competing in three different divisions. Part of this annual event includes a great festival on-land for colleagues, friends and family to take part in. With free admission for spectators, they will be able to enjoy a variety...