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Join us on Saturday September 10, 2022 @10am for a Free Tai chi Workshop. This will be an introduction to some of the health benefits gained with a regular practice, and we will learn some basic movement, which will help improve balance, strength, and flexibility. For more information, or to register for this workshop, use the contact information form below, or call/text me at 517-936-8117. Space is limited! 

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR A NEW BEGINNER'S CLASS

EVERY THURSDAY through Fall 2022 @6-7 PM Starting September 15

117 W. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221
Adrian Onsted Dance Center

Come learn about Tai Chi, which is a martial art, and the meditative movement flow of the 24 Yang style short form has many documented health benefits with regular practice.

It is a gentle form of exercise improving core balance, strength, coordination, agility, cognition, and memory, while decreasing fall risk, blood pressure, joint pain, stress, and anxiety. Improvement is seen with chronic conditions including fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and Parkinson’s disease.

For more info call Beth or to register for the class please fill out the contact form below

@ 517-936-8117

Maybe your doctor recommended Tai chi? Maybe you've heard of some of the health benefits in practicing Tai chi? Maybe you are looking for a fun way to exercise? Maybe you have never exercised? Maybe you just want to feel better? Join me for a free class to answer your questions and introduce you to Tai chi as exercise. 

Fill out the form below to register for the beginner's class or to receive more information on how you can sign up for a FREE Tai chi class.   

Effectiveness of a Therapeutic Tai Ji Quan Intervention vs a Multimodal Exercise Intervention to Prevent Falls Among Older Adults at High Risk of FallingA Randomized Clinical Trial- read full article here.

Question  Is a fall prevention–specific tai ji quan intervention clinically more effective in reducing falls among older adults at high risk of falling than a stretching intervention (control) or a standard multimodal exercise intervention?

Findings  In a randomized clinical trial involving 670 adults 70 years or older with a history of falls or impaired mobility, the therapeutic tai ji quan intervention effectively reduced falls by 58% compared with the stretching exercise (control intervention) and by 31% compared with a multimodal exercise intervention.

Meaning  For older adults at high risk of falling, a therapeutically tailored tai ji quan intervention was more effective than stretching or multimodal exercises in reducing the incidence of falls.

Because Tai chi is a low-impact form of exercise, it is beneficial for people with existing joint issues, as well as for those who want to avoid joint problems in the future. It can be practiced any time, any where, no equipment necessary, and at any age, even for someone who has never exercised on a regular basis in the past. "There is considerable evidence that Tai Chi has positive health benefits: physical, psychosocial, and therapeutic. Furthermore, Tai chi does not only consist of a physical component, but also sociocultural, meditative components that are believed to contribute to overall well-being. It is recommended as a strategy to promote successful aging." (Yau, MK) 

Link Click on link to read for more information on the benefits of practicing Tai chi for Parkinson's patients! 

Many older adults are turning to complementary and integrative health approaches to promote health and well-being. Mind and body practices, in particular, including relaxation techniques and meditative exercise forms such as yoga, tai chi, and qi gong are being used by older Americans, both for fitness and relaxation, and because of perceived health benefits. A number of reviews of the scientific literature point to the potential benefit of mind and body approaches for symptom management, particularly for pain. Check out what the science says about mind and body practices for these 4 common aging-related conditions: 

1. Osteoarthritis

2. Menopausal Symptoms

3. Sleep Problems

4. Shingles (surprise!)