Although some of us want to hide when we hear the word “exercise,” all is not lost. There are innovative and elegant ways to stretch and relax in a class setting, and among these is the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Through fluid and gentle movements, participants can increase energy in their bodies and enjoy the companionship of others.
“Tai Chi is particularly beneficial to senior citizens because it helps with balance, circulation, and building bone density,” says Master Alan White, who teaches at St. Matthews Martial Arts. “The biggest thing is that it is not high impact so it’s especially ideal for people recovering from injuries or seniors who don’t want a lot of impact on their joints.”
White says that Tai Chi also offers active meditation, which gives the mind a chance to concentrate without distraction while the body moves fluidly from pose to pose.
“It helps people let go of mental static,” White says. “It provides stress relief and an improved ability to concentrate and focus. A person’s attention is not being pulled in so many different directions.”
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Where: Saint Andrew United Church Of Christ – 2608 Browns Lane Louisville, Kentucky (Taoist Tai Chi Society).
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Kentucky
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