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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Part II
exercise & wellness
When?
Monday, Feb 26
12:30PM - 1:30PM EST
Where?
In-person
Description
Please note: For this event, a staff member may need to reach out for more information before you are confirmed to attend. Watch for an email!
Classes will meet on Mondays from 12:30-1:30pm and Wednesdays from 11am-12pm at the Alleghany Co. Public Library. To register, please call the library at (336) 372-5573.
This workshop is for participants who have already completed Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Part I.
Developed by Dr. Paul Lam at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), this program utilizes Tai Chi’s Sun style for its ability to improve relaxation, and balance, and its ease of use for older adults and those with arthritis. The movements are taught to both left and right sides and with turns to move forward and backward to improve mobility, weight transfer, strength and balance. A variety of movement combinations are offered and movements can be modified to accommodate mobility issues for any participant and can be done seated as a starting exercise.
This workshop is for participants who have already completed Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Part I.
Developed by Dr. Paul Lam at the Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI), this program utilizes Tai Chi’s Sun style for its ability to improve relaxation, and balance, and its ease of use for older adults and those with arthritis. The movements are taught to both left and right sides and with turns to move forward and backward to improve mobility, weight transfer, strength and balance. A variety of movement combinations are offered and movements can be modified to accommodate mobility issues for any participant and can be done seated as a starting exercise.
This course will be offered twice a week for 8 weeks for a total of 16 sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend at least 12 of the 16 in order to experience the benefits.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention has been proven to:
- Improve balance
- Increase muscular strength
- Improve mobility
- Increase flexibility
- Improve psychological health
- Decrease pain
- Prevent falls
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is led by a TCHI Board certified instructor, with each session including the following:
- Warm-up and cool-down exercises
- One or two movements per lesson, progressively leading to completing the six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements
- Breathing techniques
- Tai Chi principles including those relating to improving physical and mental balance
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