Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of moving meditation and relaxation. Over 300 million people throughout the world practice it as an effective exercise for health of mind and body.
The slow, relaxed, non-impact movements of Tai Chi make it a perfect exercise for people with or without arthritis. Chronic debilitating conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and osteoporosis are on the rise in our country. Unchecked stress can worsen these conditions as well as create new ones. The gentle movements of Tai Chi are very effective at improving overall fitness, relieving the pain and suffering of chronic debilitating conditions, and helping to improve the quality of life.
Benefits of Tai Chi
- Gently exercises every joint, muscle and tendon in the body
- Helps ease painful joints
- Improves flexibility, muscular strength and fitness
- Improves balance
- Lowers blood pressure
- Relieves and manages stress
- Calms the mind, relaxes the body and centers your energy
- Improves emotional stability and wellbeing
- Improves cardio respiratory fitness
- Enhances mind and body coordination
- With continued practice, the practitioner experiences and maintains improved physical, emotional, and mental health.
TCA
TCA is a specially designed program that will maximize the potential benefits of Tai Chi. The program was created by Dr. Paul Lam, MEBS (Univ. NSW), FAMA, and a team of medical experts. Dr. Lam has been a family physician in Sydney, Australia for 25 years and is an internationally respected Tai Chi Master. He is an expert in the field of medicine and martial therapy.
The program includes warm-up exercises, a 12-movement Tai Chi form, wind- down exercises, Qigong exercises and three levels of achievement. The program has proven to be easy to learn, safe and effective. TCA is supported by the Arthritis Foundation of Australia, and has been adapted for use by the Arthritis Foundation of the United States.
Most health experts agree that in order to relieve the pain and suffering of arthritis and improve the quality of life, you must do some form of exercise. Most traditional exercises, (Weight lifting, running, etc.) are beyond the abilities of many people with arthritis.
Health experts also agree that an effective exercise program must improve muscular strength, flexibility and cardio respiratory fitness.
Studies have shown Tai Chi to be an effective and safe exercise that gently improves muscular strength, flexibility and cardio respiratory fitness. Studies have also shown that weight-bearing exercises, which use the weight of your body in movement programs like Tai Chi, can slow or even stop bone loss for women with osteoporosis.
Tai Chi at Auro Physical Therapy
Location: Tai Chi classes will be held in the conference room at Auro PT. One class will consist of maximum of 10 participants.
Attire: The participants are required to wear comfortable loose clothing (The most common Tai Chi suit is a T-shirt and sweat pants) with tennis shoes.
Cost (six-week class):
- Phase I (form 1 to 6): $50.00
- Phase II (Form 7 to 12): $50.00
- Phase III (Form 1 to 20): $50.00
- Phase IV (Form 21 to 39): $50.00 (This may require extended time to another 6 weeks depending on the overall progress of the class if so additional $50.00 is required to continue)
Discounts: (10% off for the gym members)
At the door rate per class(if space available): $10.00
Repeat students: $35.00(No discount nor Refund)
Refund: Proration at the rate of $10 per class. No refund after 3rd class.