Tai Chi For Arthritis
Classes
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| Date: | Starting: Tuesday June 22 2010 |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the clas |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| This extremely gentle form of Tai Chi was specifically developed to help people who have arthritis or other chronic muscular problems. It is widely used in Australia where it originated and is slowly becoming known in Canada |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the class |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 7:15 - 8:15 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the class |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 6:00 - 7:00 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the class |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| This class focuses on introducing you to the
basic principles of Tai Chi. You will learn how to do least
effort breathing which has a benefit of teaching to reduce
your stress load when you relax. It has also been used by
clients to reduce their blood pressure when it is high and
also can have help reduce the need for as much asthma medication. In the class, you are introduced to the Sun and Yang forms of Tai Chi. You will also learn some Qi Gong done in conjunction with Tai Chi breathing. |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the clas |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis uses elements from both the Sun Style 73 Forms and the Yang Style - 24 Posture Simplified Form. Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become brittle. It naturally occurs as we age. Some people get more advancement of this condition. It is not reversible but Tai Chi has been found to have up to a 3 times improvement in the bone density in recent research. The bones become less brittle, balance and strength improve, and there is less fear of falling. |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 6:00 - 7:00 pm The classes have been held in morning but can accommodate other days and times. Individual sessions are also available. For further information please call us at (902) 469-3214 |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the clas |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 7:15 - 8:15 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the class |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| The Sun form of Tai Chi is an extremely gentle one. It is of great benefit to improve balance, coordination, general physical fitness including cardiovascular and strength. This form of Tai Chi is useful for anyone who is looking to improve their general health, or has specific concerns regarding strength, balance, etc. |
| Date: | Starting: TBA |
| Time: | 7:15 - 8:15 pm |
| Location: | A Body In Balance Therapy Centre 33 Ochterloney St. #210 Dartmouth NS [ map ] |
| Cost: | Click here for the cost of the class |
| Contact: | Janice Webber - 902 469-3214 or janice@janicewebber.com for details or to register |
| The Yang form of Tai Chi is based on 108 moves. The 24 Forms is the short version of the 108. It has a lower and wider stance but has the same benefits as all forms of Tai Chi. |