World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Sat. April 24, 10 a.m.

Join Anne, other instructors, and tai chi students to participate in this worldwide celebration. Folks across the globe gather for tai chi and qigong practice so that in all time zones, we are linked! Absolutely free.

Where: Riverside Garden behind Universalist North Chapel, 7 Church St., Woodstock, VT (park behind chapel or on street)

When: Saturday, April 24, 10-11:15 a.m. or so (raindate May 1)

Who: Everyone--doesn't matter if you're experienced and inexperienced

Why: For fun, to learn, to be in a beautiful location moving together

How: Socially distanced, masked, signing a consent/health at beginning. Bring your own water and snacks, please.

For more info email Anne at anniebower@yahoo.com or call 802-457-2877.

Go to "Current and planned classes" at the right to see April 2021 ZOOM teaching schedule

Go to Class Schedule May-July, 2021 page for info on the right for planned ZOOM and in person classes

 More and more studies are showing tai chi's health benefits.

As reported in The New England Journal of Medicine (Feb. 9th, 2012), researchers compared resistance training, stretching and tai chi as therapies for people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.  They found that those doing tai chi (twice a week for six weeks) had the greatest improvement in balance and walking, and the lowest incidence of falls.

Here are some useful articles about tai chi's benefits:

October 2015 GreenMedicine website:  http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/scientists-wowed-tai-chis-health-benefits

Sept. 28, 2010 New York Times article:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/health/28brody.html?_r=1&ref=science

Nov. 26, 2010 U.S. News & World Report article: http:// health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/pain/articles/2010/11/26/for-health-benefits-try-tai-chi.html

Online article from WebMD:  http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/tai-chi-for-arthritis

Mayo Clinic article re Rheumatoid Arthritis-yoga-tai chihttp://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/expert-answers/can-yoga-or-tai-chi-help-control-rheumatoid-arthritis/faq-20129757/

Here's what the CDC (Center for Disease Control) website lists first under the topic "How can older adults prevent falls?" "Exercise regularly. It is important that the exercises focus on increasing leg strength and improving balance, and that they get more challenging over time. Tai Chi programs are especially good."

Having a well-trained instructor is important--one who teaches appropriate forms in a safe way. Our Vermont organization--Tai Chi Vermont--trains and mentors instructors; it's a collaborative 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  The webpage is  tachivermont.org

What isTai Chi?                

Sometimes called an "internal martial art," tai chi is an exercise system combining disciplined, graceful movements with an invigorating sense of the body and surrounding space. Although the movements are slow, they contain great power.

   TAI CHI FOR FALLS PREVENTION

   TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 1 & 2

   SUN STYLE: 73 FORMS

   YANG STYLE:  24 FORMS

Why study Tai Chi? 

Clinical studies have shown tai chi improves balance, concentration, and coordination.  It reduces falls, joint pain, and stress.  And tai chi classes are also FUN!!

Classes currently taught, etc.

Anne demonstrates sun style "wave hands in the clouds"

       We try to coordinate hand and foot movements, breathing naturally, learning how to move with continuous flow.....