President's Report

Tuesday
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Continuing class: 6.00-7.00pm

$20 per month or a $4 drop-in fee. Continuing students are encouraged to join the beginners class as a refresher and to help out!

Thursday
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Beginners:9:30 am

$30 for 3 months instructions, January is free.

Continuing class: 10.15am

We do a form of the Yang style, Taoist Tai Chi brought to Canada in 1970 from China.

Come join us for this low-impact Chinese martial art which is good for you. Read more: a beginners story.

There are 108 moves and can be completed in 4 or 5 months.
The flow takes 4 or 5 years
Putting them together takes a lifetime!

Researchers reported that Tai Chi movements helped people improve their physical functioning.

Many people through illness or ageing are likely to experience falls that can lead to serious health issues. Regular exercise is important for falls prevention as we start to lose muscle strength.

Tai Chi consists of slow, gentle continuous moves that help develop stronger muscles, better balance and concentration.

Last year our club included a balancing exercise as part of our warm up. Many of us had difficulty with our balance in the beginning, but after a few weeks of practice, we have all seen a huge improvement! I have rheumatoid arthritis and practicing Tai Chi has enabled me to avoid falls by developing my balance, muscle strength and confidence. Contributed by Lisa Spalleck

Tai Chi movements combine balance, flexibility, aerobic, and toning exercises through slow, graceful actions.

• Each of these aspects of fitness contributes to overall health.
  
• Improved balance can minimize the risk of falling
• Flexibility enables you to reach into the top cupboard.
• Good leg strength makes it easier to get up from a sitting position
• Strong lungs mean you can walk without getting winded.
  
• Stimulates the central nervous system, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress and gently tones muscles without strain.
• Enhances digestion, the elimination of toxins, and the circulation of blood