Podcasts about chiwalking

Welcome to the Run Aligned Podcast where I guide women runners of all paces and abilities to experience a true mind-body connection while running. I'm a certified ChiRunning and ChiWalking instructor, and each podcast season I share techniques on running form, mindset, and mindfulness to help you redefine what success means on your runs and beyond. Get ready to rediscover the joy of running and redefine what it means to be a woman on the run. Join me on this adventure, and let's explore how running can be a catalyst for positive change.

Is it possible that the simple act of mindful breathing can help you go the extra mile?In this episode, I sit down with Danny Dreyer, the acclaimed author of ChiRunning and ChiWalking to explore the profound impact of mindful breath on your life. Beyond the realms of running, Dreyer's wisdom extends to the very essence of being, offering invaluable insights on how conscious breathing can revolutionize your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.Danny has played a key role in my own personal journey. I picked up his book, ChiRunning, around the time when I was training for my first marathon. And one tiny passage in this book around the power of presence while running set course for countless things that have unfolded in my own life. (Including finishing that marathon – with a smile on my face!)Danny Dreyer takes us on an exploration of the intersection between mindful breath and life's most profound experiences. ChiRunning, inspired by the principles of Tai Chi, goes far beyond running. It serves as a gateway to a life where balance, harmony, and presence are at the forefront.In this episode, you'll uncover:How mindful breath, as a central component of ChiRunning, can transcend the act of running and become a transformative tool for everyday life.Techniques for harnessing the power of conscious breath to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate emotional resilience.Practical insights into the synergy between body and breath, creating an experience of flow and balance.Tips for embracing a more mindful, purposeful existence Personal stories and experiences that illustrate the profound impact of mindful breath on one's life.Whether you're an avid runner seeking to enhance your performance or an individual simply seeking greater peace and presence, Danny Dreyer's wisdom will guide you towards a more conscious, empowered, and balanced life.----This Thursday Thread episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.----Meet Danny DreyerDanny Dreyer is the creator of ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®. His work is based on his study of tai chi with masters Zhu Xilin and George Xu, and he is an esteemed walking and running coach with 33 years of experience running, racing ultramarathons, and coaching thousands of people in intelligent movement. Danny is the author of two books, ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running and ChiWalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy.Instagram: @chiwalking_chirunningWebsite www.chiliving.comSupport the showJoin Jen's Awaken Your Brilliance Virtual Retreat happening on Friday, December 1Join Brilliant Breathwork before November 30 to become a Founding Member AND get a free ticket to the retreat ($197 value!) using code SPARKLE Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Is it possible that the simple act of mindful breathing can help you go the extra mile?In this episode, I sit down with Danny Dreyer, the acclaimed author of ChiRunning and ChiWalking to explore the profound impact of mindful breath on your life. Beyond the realms of running, Dreyer's wisdom extends to the very essence of being, offering invaluable insights on how conscious breathing can revolutionize your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.Danny has played a key role in my own personal journey. I picked up his book, ChiRunning, around the time when I was training for my first marathon. And one tiny passage in this book around the power of presence while running set course for countless things that have unfolded in my own life. (Including finishing that marathon – with a smile on my face!)Danny Dreyer takes us on a guided exploration of the intersection between mindful breath and life's most profound experiences. ChiRunning, inspired by the principles of Tai Chi, goes far beyond running. It serves as a gateway to a life where balance, harmony, and presence are at the forefront.In this episode, you'll uncover:How mindful breath, as a central component of ChiRunning, can transcend the act of running and become a transformative tool for everyday life.Techniques for harnessing the power of conscious breath to manage stress, anxiety, and cultivate emotional resilience.Practical insights into the synergy between body and breath, creating an experience of flow and balance.Tips for embracing a more mindful, purposeful existence through simple breath awareness practices.Personal stories and experiences that illustrate the profound impact of mindful breath on one's life.Whether you're an avid runner seeking to enhance your performance or an individual simply seeking greater peace and presence, Danny Dreyer's wisdom is a beacon of light. Join us for this eye-opening conversation that transcends the boundaries of athletics to guide you towards a more conscious, empowered, and balanced life.Discover how mindful breath can be the catalyst for profound transformation in your life. This episode may just inspire you to take your first step toward a more mindful, purposeful existence.----This Thursday Thread episode is part of Brilliance of Breathwork Month, an initiative bringing greater awareness to this transformative healing modality.----Meet Danny DreyerDanny Dreyer is the creator of ChiRunning® and ChiWalking®. His work is based on his study of tai chi with masters Zhu Xilin and George Xu, and he is an esteemed walking and running coach with 33 years of experience running, racing ultramarathons, and coaching thousands of people in intelligent movement. Danny is the author of two books, ChiRunning: A RevolutioSupport the showBecome a Founding Member of Jen's breathwork membership Brilliant Breathwork before November 30 and receive 30% off using code SPARKLE. As a bonus, you'll also get access to her virtual retreat happening on Friday, December 1 ($197 value!) Other ways you can support: Become an Untethered Unicorn Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

One of the most effective tools to age better is to move more. In this episode of GRUFFtalk, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with Danny Dreyer, the founder of ChiRunning, a unique way of moving, which he believes will help you keep moving for the rest of your life. Danny Dreyer is the founder of ChiRunning, an approach to running technique based on the movement principles of T'ai Chi. He and his wife, Katherine, have authored three seminal books on mindful movement: ChiRunning (2004), ChiWalking (2006) and ChiMarathon (2012) (all published by Simon & Schuster). The ChiRunning book is now printed in 15 languages and taught by over 200 certified instructors in 23 countries. For over 20 years he has been teaching and promoting injury prevention and higher performance through improving one's running economy. His work is based on his 25-year study of T'ai Chi and 50 years of running and racing every distance from a 5K to 100 miles, including 43 ultra marathons. At age 73 he has now run over 100,000 miles and is still running half marathons. His last running injury was in 1991. ChiRunning elevates running beyond a sport or a fitness regimen, turning it into a mindful practice (akin to yoga, Pilates or t'ai chi), allowing your whole body (and mind) to participate in the act of running. In fact, Dreyer says that the most difficult part of learning to run well is changing your mindset; learning to accomplish more speed or distance with less effort, less recovery and fewer injuries… by focusing your mind, relaxing your body and doing less. The Basic Focuses of ChiRunning: Shorter stride Well-aligned posture Slight forward fall from the ankles for gravity-assisted propulsion Picking up the feet instead of pushing off Steady cadence between 170-180 strides/min. (depending on leg length) for all sub-sprint speeds Nose-breathing and belly-breathing as much as possible Mindful approach to running Deep relaxation in arms and legs Get more information, including finding a ChiRunning coach in your area, here: www.ChiRunning.com Connect with Barbara: Instagram: Barbara Hannah Grufferman Facebook: Love Your Age Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com Do you have ideas for topics or guests? Email us at grufftalkpodcast@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lloyd Henry likes to go big or go home. Thanks to a dare from his sister, Lloyd embarked on a triathlon journey that has brought him to 27 Ironman and long course finishes, the first African-American to finish an Ironman on 6 continents and  the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.  Today, Lloyd Henry is not only an accomplished athlete, he is also a coach, helping other athletes learn to accept the challenges that come their way.   As a coach, Lloyd specializes in form and technique with a special emphasis on Total Immersion swimming,  ChiRunning and ChiWalking. He has helped clients learn to swim, improve their stroke, compete in a triathlon, move from the couch to a 5k, finish their first marathon, qualify for Boston and hear those famous words “You Are An Ironman.”  Lloyd's story shares that you don't have to have experience or be an athlete to TRI. You just have to accept the challenge and begin! Listen or view to hear more of his story.  Don't forget to leave a review, share with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.     Let's Tri this!

Katherine had hints of spirituality throughout her life but didn't fully awaken to this until she walked into her first metaphysical bookstore at the age of 27.  She went from corporate business woman to living in a spiritual community where she lived for the next twenty years.  Listen to how her story unfolds in her own words. Katherine Dreyer is founder of ChiLiving and co-author of ChiRunning, ChiWalking and ChiMarathon with her husband and business partner, Danny Dreyer. Although she officially announced her retirement in March 2021, Katherine's legacy and work will continue.Over the last thirty years she has combined her career in publishing information about health and fitness with her living study of Eastern philosophy, meditation and mindful practices. She is an author, teacher, speaker and a life and business coach.Katherine was president of New Hope Communications, the leading communications company for the natural health business, from 1989 – 1995. She helped launch and was vice president of HealthShop.com, a natural health business. Katherine spent the first 10 years of her career in New York, working for top advertising agencies, Time Warner and HBO Video.In 1999 it was Katherine who convinced Danny that ChiRunning was worthy of their focus and attention. As she says, “As soon as I heard how people were responding to Danny's classes I knew that it was important that this information get out to more people.”As co-founders of ChiLiving, Inc., Katherine and Danny have spent the last 20 years writing the ChiWalking and ChiRunning and ChiMarathon books and newsletter, producing DVD's, the ChiRunning School and teaching Workshops and Instructor Training Courses throughout the country and all over the world. To continue spreading their legacy, five Master ChiRunning Instructors from around the world have stepped up to assume the operations and executive leadership roles to ensure a smooth transition building on the work of the Dreyers. Combined, the team has more than 40 years of ChiRunning/ChiWalking experience.They continue to live with their daughter, Journey, in Asheville, NC.www.chilivecoach.com Find Sean and Corrine on Social Media:IG: Corrine Champigny, TurningPoints_Podcast, theseanronFB: Corrine Champigny, Turning Points PodcastYouTube: Corrine Champigny, Turning Points PodcastWebsites: www.blissed.com, www.theivyhouse.org, www.globalwatchfoundationchildrenshome.org

In this episode, Tim talks with Vince Vaccaro, the owner of ChiLiving about what exactly is ChiRunning and ChiWalking. This is a fun conversation about moving the way the body is designed to move. If you like walking and running, and you absolutely should, this is an episode for you! To learn more about Vince and ChiRunning, click here: https://www.chirunning.com/instructor/vince-vaccaro/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/original-strength/support

In the 50th episode of the podcast, nothing more special than talking to Danny Dreyer. Danny Dreyer is the co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking—revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking—along with his wife and business partner, Katherine Dreyer. A leader in revolutionizing the running world for the last two decades, Danny based his work on his 30-year practice of T'ai Chi and 45 years of running and racing. He has taught thousands of runners all over the globe how to embrace the principles of intelligent movement to bring energy efficiency and injury prevention to runners and walkers. Danny also effectively trained hundreds of instructors how to accurately teach the methodology of ChiRunning and ChiWalking to help share it with the world.

Sarah Richardson, M.S., M. Ed. CHHC is the owner of Rise And Shine Running and Co-Owner of ChiLiving, the parent company of ChiRunning and ChiWalking. She is the author of From Sidelines to Start Lines: The Frustrated Runner's Guide to Lacing Up for a Lifetime and a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good.  As a  Master ChiRunning/ChiWalking Instructor, Sarah teaches runners and walkers how to move efficiently and prevent injuries, which helps them feel good physically and mentally while running and walking. You can learn more by attending a local clinic, a summer retreat or through Rise And Shine's ongoing coaching program.  http://www.riseandshine.run/

We do a lot of power hiking on the trails, but we often neglect our form and biomechanics of walking.  Today, Coach Danny Dreyer rejoins The Nation to help us understand these important biomechanics and teaches us how to improve our walking efficiencies. Danny is the creator of the popular ChiRunning (and ChiWalking). Link to the ChiRunning School that we spoke about Get Danny's book, "ChiWalking Book: Fitness Walking for Lifelong Health and Energy" Get Danny's book, "ChiRunning book: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running"

Coach Danny Dreyer joins The Nation to help us understand running economy and biomechanics.  Danny is the creator of the popular ChiRunning (and ChiWalking). He teaches us that good alignment and posture will allow you to become more efficient and reduce the number of injuries.  Some things we discuss: The 4 gears of running- check out this video that shows the same cadence at different speeds Mindful Practice Good posture and alignment Gradual Progress "run until you can't, walk until you feel guilty" Get 15% off a ChiRunning Hills and Trails course by using the code, "Trail15" Get Danny's book, "ChiRunning book: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running"

Danny Dreyer, our guest on this week’s podcast, is the co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking. His study of T'ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu, along with his 35 years of experience running, racing ultra marathons, and coaching “intelligent movement" have all come together to make ChiRunning what it is today. Thousands of people have experienced profound results through ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques. Since 1999, ChiRunning techniques have been reducing, preventing, and helping people recover from running injuries. Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as a runner, ChiRunning (and ChiWalking) can help you improve your efficiency and performance, and make running pain-free, easier, and truly enjoyable. This episode of the WLC podcast features technical advice for efficient, pain- and injury-free running For the full show write-up, visit The Whole Life Challenge Podcast page. -- PS:  I started the WLC Podcast because I wanted to bring out the real-life stories of health and well-being experts from around the world. Their stories, just as their advice, is compelling, inspiring, and actionable. In order to continue to do that - and to bring you the highest profile and most influential, fun guests, I could really use your help. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe. If you already do, thank you... and, please write a review. Let's grow this thing so that these stories can breathe the light of day and get out to more people, influencing them like they've influenced you! Thanks!

Danny Dreyer is the co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T’ai Chi with running and walking. His work is based on his study of T’ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu. He has 35 years of experience running, racing ultra marathons, and coaching people in “intelligent movement.” On today’s show, Danny describes in detail the ‘correct’ way to run and two of the most common ways runners get injured, and how to prevent it from happening to you.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] Regan was a track runner in high school. Danny’s workshop helped Regan run twice as far with half of the effort. [3:10] What kinds of races has Danny completed over the years? [5:25] What are some of the core principles behind ChiRunning? [8:05] How do you relax when you run? [13:20] Before you add strength training or conditioning into your routine, Danny first helps students get rid of what’s slowing them down. [14:05] What are the top two things people need to get rid of when they run? [16:40] When you run, there’s really only two ways you can injure yourself. [18:30] Danny did two different studies on the various ways ChiRunning has helped participants. Regan lists the stats. [21:50] Danny discusses what you can learn at The ChiRunning School. [26:25] The techniques used in ChiRunning also applies to walking. [30:40] Regan is interested in testing the neurotransmitters of a ChiRunner vs. a traditional runner.   Mentioned in This Episode: Go Wellness website: Go Wellness Call Regan: 801-582-2011 Email Regan: regan@gowellness.com Email the Team: info@gowellness.com ChiRunning.com ChiWalking.com Free 3-Video Series about the 3 biggest mistake most runners make, that keep them from being a better runner. The ChiRunning School: This is the Landing Page for our new ChiRunning School as mentioned in the podcast; a weekly video and audio lesson delivered to your inbox every week.  

Danny Dreyer has been working with runners on their running technique since the late 90s through ChiRunning. He has helped hundreds of thousands of runners to feel more relaxed and actually enjoy running (yes, it is possible) by bringing together tai chi and martial arts. Danny has been working with runners since the time that teaching people how to run was completely unheard of, but he realized the importance of keeping posture straight and supported, and how we can actually do functional core work to support our body as it runs...rather than just sit ups and crunches! Chi running teaches runners how to run with a forward lean, rather than just folding at the hips, and the impact it will have on your running will be huge. Yes, it is possibly to run efficiently, relaxed, and comfortably, no matter what level, speed, size or ability you are, and Danny is here to teach us how. This episode is for you if you feel like your running technique or your running form is not what it should be, if running just feels uncomfortable for you, and you are ready to make a change. Today's Guests Danny Dreyer Co-founder of Chi Running and Chi Walking, a revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking. His work is based on his study of T'ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu, and his 35 years of experience, running, racing ultra marathons and coaching people in “intelligent movement." He has taught thousands of people the ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques with profound results. What You Will Learn About Why paying attention to and changing how you move, particularly through running, can eliminate injuries. One simple thing all the best runners in the world (especially the Kenyan runners) do to make themselves be able to run fast. If running doesn't feel good or comfortable, what you need to do to change this. The biggest difference between elite runners and recreational runners, and why not every elite is running to their potential as their form is bad too! Why body sense is the biggest skill anyone can learn, and how it will change your life forever. Why it is critical to know your race course long before the race to prepare your body for that moment. Inspirational Quotes There is really something between building a connection between these two well established sports (Tai Chi and Running). Nobody had ever taught anyone how to run when I came out with this. Running doesn't hurt your body, it's the way you run that hurts your body. The more balanced you are as you land, the more smoothly you move across the earth and the less impact you create. If your core is strong that alignment stays in tact the whole time you are moving through your support stance. When you fall, the difference in workload to your legs is that when you can run in a controlled fall, all you have to do is exert the right amount of energy to pick up your feet. If you are vertical, you have to exert the energy to push your entire body forward.  Once you learn to move your body in a way that doesn't feel uncomfortable, you can go out all day if you feel like it. The elites that do the best are the ones who follow the rules, and it's not about power. It is about their ability to relax more. Resources Mentioned Last week's episode with Mark Cucuzzella and Josh Emdur  Chi Running website Chi Running workshops Chi Running School (Danny's recommendation if you don't live near workshops, one new thing per week) Chi Running Book Chi Marathon Book Chi Walking Book Thanks to Generation UCAN for sponsoring this podcast, you can get 15% off your order by visiting this link and using code RUNNING4REAL.

Watch Danny’s 3 Free Video Series On How To ChiRun and ChiWalk! Danny Dreyer is the co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking, revolutionary forms of moving that blend the subtle inner focuses of T'ai Chi with running and walking. His work is based on his study of T'ai Chi with Master Zhu Xilin and internationally renowned Master George Xu, and his 35 years of experience, running, racing ultra marathons and coaching people in “intelligent movement." He has taught thousands of people the ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques with profound results. "My passion is to help runners and walkers maintain a healthy, injury-free relationship with their sport by approaching it as a mindful practice. I teach walking and running technique as well as conditioning and performance for everyday folks. My focus in not on elite athletes, but the other 90% of the running world who has to deal with poor running habits that can lead to injury, despair, and frustration. The world of running has a 65% annual injury rate for all runners. That's 2 out of every 3 runners! My passion is to reduce that percentage to 0% and get people to enjoy every step they take." I will talk about the 3 biggest mistakes people make that keep them from being a better runner. I will also explain the basics of good postural alignment and why it is important in preventing injury I will talk about basic body movements to do to injury safe walking and running Websites: www.chirunning.com www.chiwalking.com Books: ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running http://amzn.to/2jwYhQW ChiWalking: Fitness Walking for Lifelong Health and Energy http://amzn.to/2j9jhkc Chi Marathon: The Breakthrough Natural Running Program for a Pain-free Half Marathon and Marathon http://amzn.to/2jwY00e Online course: The ChiRunning School - An online running school with weekly delivery of Video and audio lessons.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If this episode made a difference in your life please leave me a tip in the virtual tip jar by giving my podcast a great rating and review in iTunes! http://bit.ly/learntruehealth-itunes Thank you! Ashley James http://bit.ly/learntruehealth-itunes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoyed this podcast episode? Visit my website so you can gain access to all of my episodes and more! LearnTrueHealth.com http://learntruehealth.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need Help Ordering The Right Supplements For You? Visit TakeYourSupplements.com and a FREE health coach will help you! http://takeyoursupplements.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn How To Achieve Optimal Health for From Naturopathic Doctors! Get Our 7 Day Couse For FREE! Visit go.learntruehealth.com http://go.learntruehealth.com/gw-oi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I made a low-carb, gluten-free cookbook just for you! Download your FREE copy today! Visit learntruehealth.com/free-health-cookbook http://learntruehealth.com/free-health-cookbook/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our Facebook community group! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/LearnTrueHealth/ or search Learn True Health on Facebook! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the Learn True Health podcast on social media! Share with your friends and spread the word! Let's all get healthier & happier together! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2LearnTrueHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/learntruehealth Medium: https://medium.com/@unstoppable_ashley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthpodcast/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/LTH-YouTube-Subscribe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2LearnTrueHealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/learntruehealth Medium: https://medium.com/@unstoppable_ashley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthpodcast/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/LTH-YouTube-Subscribe -

Tami Simon speaks with Danny Dreyer, a marathon runner, esteemed running coach, and a student of t'ai chi master George Xu. He's the author of two books; ChiRunning and ChiWalking, as well as the Sounds True audio programs of the same name. Danny discusses finding stillness in the midst of action and the importance of incorporating chi into all aspects of our lives, what Danny calls “creating the conditions for energy to flow.” Danny also offers a practice intended to help us move and live from our center. (51 minutes)

ChiRunning® and ChiWalking® is the combination of running and walking with very simple T'ai Chi concepts; such as alignment, relaxation, balance, moving from one's center and cooperating with the forces of nature. This combination supports postural alignment and motion based on the body's design, simple principles of nature and laws of physics. The result can be a dramatic increase in energy efficiency while reducing fatigue, discomfort, aches/pains and injury. From beginner to experienced athlete, these revolutionary new approaches to running and walking empower individuals to develop and maintain safe, effective, lifelong programs for health, fitness and well-being. David Stretanski, Chi-Walki