Tai Chi

[kaypeeoh]

This is my instructor demonstrating a 'long form'. I don't know how this helps me but it's something to do. Anyone find that Tai chi helps them?

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[Zella23]

We ve been looking for classes to go to, so far only just discovered classes near us but not joined yet. It definitely looks from the video it would help with balance and movement. We re on holiday soon and Tai chi offered amongst many other sports disciplines so going to give it a go!

[carrow_road]

I did it for over a year. It was the "short form" with 24 figures, which already takes a while to remember. I found it to help with balance , concentration and wide movements in general. I stopped it last month b/c I wanted to explore something more streneous, so trying Kickboxing right now. I will surely return to TC at a later date.

[Jayquest]

Thankyou . I love the videos and have been wanting to find a tai chi class . I’m sure it will help . Really enjoyed the music that accompanied the movements 😊

[kaypeeoh]

The class is at Hartford Health in Mystic, CT. Same building where I'm having a botox treatment later today.

[LindaP50]

Yes, my husband with PD, and I do seated Tai Chi. Hubby has poor balance.

We watch Don Fiore - youtube.com/watch?v=qpswzOd...(Not working as expected?)

[BeedieBird]

Yes, helps me with balance and anxiety and strength . I practice a Tai chi Chuan 19 form from Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. I took a workshop from him when he visited the U.S. There is a free video on youtube here youtube.com/watch?v=novbkXq...(Not working as expected?)

[Smittybear7]

Just started TAI Chi with Adam Potts

facebook.com/groups/Beginwi...

I find it helpful but sometimes struggle with the movements. You might want to check it out.I am not sure if he is on youtube.

[yogalibrarian]

Dr. Paul Lam (Tai Chi for Health Institute) mentions Parkinson's several times in his book, Teaching Tai Chi Effectively.

"...postural instability and increased risk of falling are major challenges for people with Parkinson's."

"As people with Parkinson's benefit from a thorough stretching program which targets each joint and muscle group, take your time when going through the exercises. Emphasize expanding the joints as you move. Have participants visualize moving against an imagined resistance--such as dense air, water, or jello--to help build muscle strength."

"It is important for people with Parkinson's to exercise and remain active."