Tai Chi With Qigong
Goldster’s expert Tai Chi and Qi Gong instructor Doris provides a step-by-step guide. Tai Chi was originally an outdoor activity in China – this class has been adapted for indoor practice so everyone can do it – even with limited space. The class starts with Walking up the Body, a. gentle warm up, then progresses to Tai Chi moves and forms - improving balance and the control of movement to make everyday function easier. Qi Gong exercises follow on from this, focussing on breathing and muscle relaxation. This class caters for all levels – everyone is welcome.
- Walking up the Body - a gentle warm-up
- Tai Chi moves and forms - improving balance and the control of movement to improve everyday function
- QiGong Exercises - Focusing on breathing and muscle relaxation
This class caters for all levels, we will work with day-to-day imagery and narrative to help us memorise the Tai chi choreography easily."
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.
Geek 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.
The information and images in documents are provided for informational, educational and interest use only. The information has not been prepared for your specific requirements, and it is your responsibility to make sure it is appropriate for you. This information does not contain or constitute, and should not be interpreted as, medical or therapeutic advice. If you have any doubts about your health, you should consult your doctor before implementing anything you read about in the documents. You acknowledge and accept that you read the information and undertake any activities discussed therein at your own risk. The information should not be shared with third parties or used for any commercial purposes.
