WHAT IS T’AI CHI?
T’ai Chi is a discipline based on principles of focus, balance and movements. TheYang Style form of T’ai Chi, in performance, looks like a classical dance with graceful movements. The benefits are many. It is a gentle yet powerful practice for both mind and body, making it one of the best exercises for all ages. T’ai Chi:
Reduces Stress & Anxiety:
o Its meditative, flowing movements promote relaxation, lower stress hormones, and can alleviate symptoms of depression, bringing a sense of calm.
Improves Balance & Prevents Falls:
o In T’ai Chi, power and stability come from structural alignment with the ground, therefore Tai chi strengthens legs and improves proprioception (body awareness), significantly reducing the risk of falls, especially in older adults.
Increases Strength & Flexibility:
o The slow, controlled movements build muscle strength in the core, back, and limbs while gently improving range of motion.
Boosts Heart Health:
o Tai chi can help lower blood pressure and support overall cardiovascular fitness.
Sharpens the Mind & Mood:
o It can enhance cognitive function, improve focus, and promote positive feelings, combating age-related cognitive decline and boosting mood.
T’ai Chi is an exercise that gives you more energy than it uses up, so after a round of T’ai Chi you will feel relaxed and invigorated, and ultimately, a heightened sense of well-being.
The T’ai Chi class will take you through a series of warm-ups, stretches, postures, breathing techniques, and walking and hand movements that are combined into a graceful flow of techniques. After just a few lessons you will feel the benefits of this ancient practice. With continuous practice you will see how much calmer and more fit you feel.
CLASSES BEGIN THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY
TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 8:15 – 9:15 AM
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