Tai Chi Flow Practice
This poetic class is meditation in motion, with serene, low-impact exercises suitable for all levels and abilities. Experience a calm state of mind with the beautiful poetic movements of Tai Chi. An entry level class building upon movements taught in the Introductory classes but suitable for allTai Chi Refresh Replay
This Tai Chi Flow Practice class is for all but will focus on honing and enjoying the movements taught during the Tai Chi Flow lessons. In the session, we will practice the routines we have learnt so far (24 moves, 37 moves, Dragon routine etc.) This will give us a chance to fully emerge ourselves into the Zen zone of Tai Chi.
This online interactive class has been adapted from an outdoor activity to an accessible indoor practice so everyone can do it even with the limited space available in their own home.
Tai Chi is a slow and low-impact exercise for you to enjoy at any time. There are a few points we would like you to be aware of before we start practising:
- Make sure you have some space to move around
- Have some water with you to keep you hydrated
- Make sure you are on a flat surface
- Bare feet are recommended if you are at home
- If you wish to wear shoes, make sure they have a non-slip sole
Resources
Voice Only Tai Chi 24Moves Audio Voice Only Tai Chi 37 Moves Dragon RoutineGeek Notes
Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan, a multicomponent type of exercise, include:
- Improving balance
- Increasing strength
- Increasing flexibility
- Enhancing inner calmness
- Reducing stress
- Increasing self-esteem
- Reducing symptoms of anxiety
- Reducing symptoms of depression
- Maintaining cognition
- Enhancing quality of life
- Improving functional ability
- Preventing falls.
WHO recommends that people 65 years or older should aim to do multicomponent exercise at least 3 times a week. If you are new to any exercise, start by doing small amounts and adjust how much you do based on your fitness and strength levels.
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