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.
There are about a handful of major Tai Chi styles and Yang style is the most widely practiced and followed in the world. This form was conceptualized by The Great Master Yang Lu Chan about 170 years ago and has been sincerely passed down to posterity. Master Yang Jun is the 6th Generation direct descendant of the Yang Style Tai Chi founder, Yang Lu Chan. In addition, Master Yang Jun is responsible for International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association and travels internationally to promote Yang Tai Chi and to certify instructors in various schools around the world. In July 2009, Master Yang Jun was officially named the Fifth Lineage Holder of the Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.