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Tai Chi – The Exercise for Seniors

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The Mayo Clinic tells us Tai Chi will “improve stress reduction, balance and agility for all.”  That sure sounds good.

These economic times are stressful.  There is no denying that.  Even if you are retired and do not feel the “pink-slip-panic”, you are still affected.  Stocks down 25% or better; banks in trouble; nothing financial is safe.

So, yes, everyone is subject to stress these days.

Balance and agility certainly diminish, for most of us, as we age.  It’s a slow process, but it does occur.

How nice to have Tai Chi, which will help us with balance, agility, stress and much more.

So, what is Tai Chi?

Again, quoting the Mayo Clinic staff:  “It is a self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching performed by a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner.  Each posture flows into the next without pausing.

“Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years.

“Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can practice Tai Chi.  It doesn’t take physical prowess.  Rather, Tai Chi emphasizes technique over strength.”

Who can do it?

Anyone can do it.  It takes no particular strength, experience, or equipment and can be done in your own living room.  Plus it is a relatively safe practice.

What are some of the health benefits?

Scientific research on the health benefits of Tai Chi is ongoing.  Several studies have focused on the elderly, including Tai Chi’s potential for preventing falls and improving cardiovascular fitness and overall well-being.

People practice Tai Chi for many reasons; some of those which most affect the over 50 are:

  • For benefits associated with low-impact, weight-bearing, aerobic exercise
  • To improve physical condition, muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility
  • To improve balance and decrease the risk of falls, especially in elderly people
  • To ease pain and stiffness—for example, from osteoarthritis
  • To improve sleep
  • For overall wellness.

If you are at all interested in

Tai Chi, and I highly recommend you give it a try, please get a program such as James Pang teaches.

He not only provides the written instructions, but videos as well.  And not just quick, simple videos, he gives you the movements from 3 different angles.

And this is important … Why?

Because, to get the most benefit, you want to do the movements correctly.  Written directions only are not sufficient.  Single angle videos help, but still leave much room for error.

James Pang teaches you clearly and patiently.  You will like working with him.

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Here’s the link again:  JAMES PANG – TAI CHI

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