In Royal Oak, a close-knit group of volunteers is using a slow, graceful form of the Chinese martial art tai chi to promote health.
Called Taoist tai chi, it blends the philosophical teachings of Taoism with the core movements of tai chi. In essence, classes are focused not on showcasing self-defense maneuvers but on helping students [...]

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When they close their eyes, the razor wire is gone. The silence at first seems eerie, uncomfortable. But before long, the video playing in their minds’ eyes begins to roll. One inmate sees her daughter, carefree on horseback. Happy thoughts give another a smile. Some women can hardly sit, feeling things they haven’t felt in [...]

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