Tai Chi for Health and Wellness

An infographic about Tai Chi Programs at the Seward Senior Center. A beach is pictured on the left side of the graphic. Cartoon drawings of two seniors are demonstrating some classic tai chi poses. The graphic shares that scientific studies have shown Tai Chi to improve health, quality of life, and balance. The CDC- the world’s largest health regulatory body, recommends Tai Chi for arthritis as an intervention for fall prevention. Tai Chi is offered at the Seward Senior Center Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with Instructor Mary Ann Benoit. Tai Chi for Health- 1:30pm. Tai Chi for Arthritis- 2:45pm. A medical waiver is required to begin class. Classes are available via zoom. Contact information for the Seward Senior Center is included along the bottom of the graphic.

Tai chi is a gentle and relaxing way to exercise the mind and the body, but it is often misunderstood. The ancient practice is still performed today for “health and wellness” – but what does that really mean?

Sometimes, people will say “I don’t understand what they’re doing… Waving their arms and legs all over the place? That’s not exercise…” Or “What kind of exercise is that? They’re not even sweating!” I have heard comments like this many times, and I always look forward to clarifying some of the many, little-known benefits of doing tai chi.

Read more about tai chi in this article from Senior Planet with AARP https://seniorplanet.org/.../ray-85-tai-chis-little-known...

If you're ready to start your Tai Chi journey, we offer classes at the Seward Senior Center every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 1:30pm and 2:45pm with Mary Ann Benoit. Come in a bit early and sign our waiver to start your first class!