Academy award history. This is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Kate Winslet. She was previously nominated for: THE READER (2008) Winner, Actress in a Leading Role. LITTLE CHILDREN (2006) Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004) Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role.
Tai chi is a mind-body practice often used to enhance mental and physical health. Although it was initially developed as a martial art, it's commonly practiced as a form of moving meditation. Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to reduce stress, as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve heart health.
Tai Chi in China and the West. Over 200 million people practice tai chi daily. In China tai chi is the national health exercise. Today millions of people in the West now practice tai chi for practical benefits: to reduce stress, improve health and longevity, and maintain vitality and stamina. You do not have to be a martial arts master to gain tai chi's benefits.