Wellness & Lifestyle Services: Tai Chi Classes

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About Our Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi is described by the Harvard Medical School as "medication in motion," due to its many health and well-being benefits for individuals of all ages and abilities. Tai Chi is a low-impact physical and mental practice that consists of slow, circular movements. Meant to be practiced regularly to receive its full benefits, Tai Chi can be easily adapted to meet your unique mobility and fitness needs. Regular Tai Chi practice has been shown to improve balance, cognitive functioning, blood pressure, and even alleviate arthritic pain. Its mental health benefits include stress reduction and improved concentration. 

We welcome you to learn about these weekly practices, meet our instructors, and join our community! 

Tai Chi for Beginners 

All skill levels welcome
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST 

Cost: $5 per class*

*Because we believe that everyone deserves access to our classes regardless of their financial situation, we do not view the inability to pay as a barrier to participation.

Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art with origins dating back hundreds of years.  Today, Tai Chi is often practiced by people all over the world for its wide-ranging health benefits. In this interactive class, we will introduce the basic concepts and postures of Yang Family Tai Chi. This course is ideal for individuals who are relatively new to the practice of Tai Chi. If you have never done Tai Chi before, we recommend starting with our Introductory Tai Chi class first! In our weekly Tai Chi for Beginners class, we will focus on body alignment, breathing and relaxation as we learn basic Tai Chi forms and related exercises. All ages and abilities are welcome to join this course! Modifications can easily be made for individuals who have mobility restrictions.

 Equipment Needed: 

• Comfortable clothes.
• Approx. 6 feet of clear space
• A chair or something to help with balance, or for rest optional
• A notebook and a writing utensil to take notes optional

There is an option to attend the tai chi classes online. For these sessions, we use Zoom technology. Our instructors will provide instructions for what to expect with their online classes when you register. New to Zoom? Our team is here to help you get set up so that the technology is not a barrier to joining our life-long wellness community. Contact us at [email protected] if you have questions about attending classes online!

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