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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health and ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better.

Location: Medinah Park District

22W130 Thorndale Ave
Medinah, IL 60157

Class Leader: Diana Nielsen
Cost: $60 for 6 classes

Schedule

Session	Date	Start Time	End Time
1	Thu, Jan 20, 2022	6:00 PM	7:00 PM
2	Thu, Jan 27, 2022	6:00 PM	7:00 PM
3	Thu, Feb 3, 2022	6:00 PM	7:00 PM
4	Thu, Feb 10, 2022	6:00 PM	7:00 PM
5	Thu, Feb 17, 2022	6:00 PM	7:00 PM
6	Thu, Feb 24, 2022	6:00 PM	7:00 PM

Notes

** REGISTRATION AT THE MEDINAH PARK DISTRICT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS. Because classes often fill up quickly, please register by calling the park district at 630-893-2560 or visit their website: www.medinahparkdistrict.org . ** Tai Chi is a [. . .] slow-moving mind/body exercise with gentle flowing movements that contains an inner power to strengthen the body and relax the mind while promoting better health, balance, coordination, posture, and general wellness. Often described as “meditation in motion”, this program uses the Sun Style of Tai Chi which is both easier on the joints and easier to learn than other styles of Tai Chi. This class will use the evidence-based Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program created by Dr. Paul Lam, and approved by the American Arthritis Foundation, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Council on Aging. While all adults are welcome, the class is geared for those 50+ or for those who have mild to moderate balance difficulties. It does not require any prior tai chi or martial arts experience. For those who have difficulty standing or walking unassisted, the program can be performed seated with minimal adjustments. If you think you may need to perform your tai chi seated, please let the instructor know at the first class. Classes are held in the Connolly Recreation Center at 22W130 Thorndale Ave. in Medinah, IL and are taught by an experienced instructor certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Each 1-hour class will begin with warm-up exercises before reviewing of past moves, learning 1-2 new moves and finishing with cool down exercises. Please wear comfortable clothes and comfortable, supportive shoes to this class. Virus precautions including social distancing and face coverings are required for classes at this location. Please bring a face mask that you are comfortable wearing for light exercise. KN95 face masks are recommended for increased safety during this Covid-19 surge. Additional Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes that cover moves #7-12 and moves #13+ are often available at this location. Please contact the instructor, Diana Nielsen, at TCAFP.DN@GMAIL.COM for information on these extension classes or for any questions on this program.