Movement Improvement T'ai Chi &

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

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.

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

This exercise program has been recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an effective community-based intervention to prevent falls for older adults (CDC-2008)

All movements adhere to fundamental principles of Tai Chi: involving weight-bearing and non weight-bearing stances, good body alignment and coordinated movements conducted in a continuous circular and flowing motion.  Movement coordinates with the inhale/exhale breathing cycle.  Movements are taught in sets which can be performed separately and linked to form a sequential routine.

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Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance classes are going on around the community!   Check our home page for class locations, or call 402-898-7358 for more information.