Tai Chi for Balance Coming in August
July 24, 2017
People who have felt a little wobbly on their feet know how disconcerting this can be. Those who have actually fallen understand the potential myriad of challenges that can arise from this happening. However, today there is a cost-effective tool to help people with their balance. Tai Chi, the ancient holistic health art, can be safely used to aid people with balance challenges during everyday tasks.
Every Monday in August at 10 a.m., Master Russell Jones of Laconia’s Sachem Health Studio will present a 30-minute Tai Chi Class at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. The cost is free for Taylor residents and drop-ins are $5 per class.
Typical Tai Chi practice involves gentle, slow, continuous, circular movements. These types of movements, combined with proper body alignment, breathing and weight shifting, create beautiful dancelike movement patterns. These movements increase digestion function, circulation, flexibility and leg strength. Combining these attributes with mindful awareness of vision, head movement and foot placement creates a comprehensive set of tools anyone can use every day to enhance the quality of their lives. Ultimately, consistent Tai Chi practice creates a sense of wellbeing, confidence and personal independence.
Jones is a licensed Asian Bodywork Therapist and certified Tai Chi/Yoga/Karate instructor who offers Tai Chi Focusing on Balance classes at his studio in Laconia. Please call 524-4780 for more information.