Movement Improvement T'ai Chi

Why T'ai Chi?

T'ai Chi is a proven intervention that prevents falling among older adults. Two studies sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), found that T'ai Chi can significantly cut the risk of falls among older people and may also be beneficial in maintaining gains made by people age 70 and older who undergo other types of balance and strength training. Further, T'ai Chi's non-impact, relaxed environment is ideal for all because it can be adapted to the individual.  It has been proven to reduce the risk to seniors of falling by nearly 50%, plus it can be done while seated or standing with or without support.

Movement Improvement T'ai Chi Gives Results

Seniors enrolled in this program report greater flexibility, balance and confidence. Generally, blood pressure is reduced, cardio-respiratory capacity increases, and a general feeling of well-being and being in control, is established. As participants become stronger, the moves become easier and continued movement development takes place. This program uses moves easily followed and easily applied to real life situations; therefore "practice" becomes an on-going, daily activity. When older adults incorporate this knowledge into their own situations, true value is the result.