'Tai Chi' 10 Week Course - August 5
Course run over 10 weeks (evenings)
TAI CHI…THE RELAXING EXERCISE !!
Tai Chi is fun, easy to learn and improves your health and quality of life.
Tai Chi facilitates the flow of Qi through your body. Qi is the life energy that circulates throughout the body, performing many functions to maintain good health.
Practicing tai chi helps to strengthen your Qi, therefore improving your health.
For more than 300 years, people in China have practiced the ancient art of Taijiquan, more commonly known in the West as Tai Chi. Based on Chinese philosophies that advocate for health, vitality and longevity, Tai Chi is a unique combination of flowing movements and quiet meditation that researchers are now discovering has the power to significantly improve quality of life—physically, mentally and spiritually.
In a growing body of clinical trials, scientists are finding this is especially true for older adults. Studies have proven that Tai Chi can help seniors improve everything from their balance and blood pressure to their sleeping, strength and ability to handle pain. Even more profound for many older adults is the deepened sense of spirituality and relaxation they say they gain from the exercise.
“I feel empowered to live a longer time. I feel I have the energy."
“ To learn something when you are in your late 70s that you can use for however long you happen to live … what greater gift could you expect?”
What Is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi was born from the Chinese martial arts, but it is not militaristic. One of the purposes of practice is to bring participants into the present moment and help them learn to relax and focus their mind and body.
“Tai Chi is simple to learn, low-impact, provides a range of movements to gradually improve, doesn’t need any equipment and can be practiced anywhere." “It offers a broad scope of benefits, including feelings of tranquility and happiness.” Tai Chi also is adaptable for people at all physical levels—from active, independent seniors to those using walkers and wheelchairs.
The Benefits of Tai Chi
While Tai Chi has been practiced for hundreds of years, it is only recently that researchers have begun to document its positive effects, particularly in the lives of older adults.
By conducting studies in which one group of seniors is taught Tai Chi over several months and another is not, researchers have been able to prove that Tai Chi can help:
- improving their balance and flexibility
- enhance their lower-body muscle strength
- reduce pain and stiffness in joints due to arthritis
- reduce blood pressure
- improve sleep
- and reduce depression and anxiety.
Suitable for all levels!
- Please inform us if you have any injuries or are currently pregnant.
DETAILS: Starts Thursdays from August 5 (2010) for 10 weeks
Time: 7.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: $180 for 10 week booking
If you are not really sure, you can try first class for $20
BOOKINGS:Book online below or contact Lotus Health on 9953 5153 or admin@lotushealth.com.au
Venue - Lotus Health, Suite 102, Level 1, 40 Yeo Street, Neutral Bay
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