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Summer 2010 - Tai Chi

Tai Chi For Diabetes Classes
(Intro to Tai Chi - derived from Sun and Yang Styles)

 Date: 6 classes Starting: Wednesday July 14 2010
 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 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 is a form that was specifically designed to deal with the issues facing diabetics. It can also be used as an introduction to Qi Gong Breathing and Tai Chi.

Tai Chi For Work Classes

 Date: 4 classes Starting: Thursday July 8 2010
 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
 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
  Learn how to manage the stress at work with this form of Tai Chi - it is a short version introducing you to 3 different styles of Tai Chi and very easy to learn.

Tai Chi For Arthritis Classes

 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

Tai Chi Basics (Stress Reduction)

 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.

Tai Chi For Osteoporosis

 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
 

Sun Style 73 Forms

 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.


Yang Style 24 Forms

 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.


 


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