Seated Tai Chi, Mondays/Wednesdays, January 4-March 8, 1-2pm ET
January 4, 2027 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Zoom
Contact: Nicole Persing-Wethington, wethingn@msu.edu
This is a fully seated program designed for anyone who prefers or needs a seated option, as well as those who want to deepen their tai chi practice. Practicing tai chi from a chair can enhance body awareness, strengthen the connection between movement and posture, and help to better understand the principles behind each movement. The seated format incorporates isometric muscle engagement to build strength, stability, and control.
Tai Chi for Arthritis helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Studies have shown that tai chi can reduce falls by nearly 70%. The program focuses on confidence building, which is linked closely to the reduced rate of falling. Other benefits include:
- Increases strength
- Increases balance and posture
- Prevents falls
- Improves mind, body, and spirit
- Reduces stress and increases relaxation
Tai Chi for Arthritis is led by a certified instructor, with each session including:
- Warm-up and cool-down exercises
- One or two movements per lesson, progressively leading to completing six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements
- Breathing techniques
- Tai chi principles relating to improving physical and mental balance
This program is targeted to help older adults and older adults with disabilities at risk for falls stay active.
Please watch this video of the warm-ups to know what to expect: Warm-up Video
Audience: Adults
Cost: Free
Schedule: Mondays/Wednesdays, January 4-March 8, 1-2pm ET
No classes January 18, February 1 & 3
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