- Do you have arthritis pain?
- Would you like to begin gentle movement/exercise but you do not know how to start?
- Have you seen Tai Chi on television and thought it would be fun to learn?
Join us for an 8 week session of Tai Chi for Arthritis!
Join us for a class designed to improve quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi. The Sun style is one of four major recognized styles of Tai Chi. It includes agile steps and exercises that improve mobility, breathing, and relaxation. The movements do not require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to perform. In this class you will learn basic Sun style posture, stepping, and movements. You will participate in warm up and cool down exercises and learn twelve specific Sun style Tai Chi movements. This program is designed for those who experience pain with movement due to arthritis, but enrollment is open to all. Studies have shown this program to be effective and safe for people with arthritis, and many arthritis organizations around the world support the program. Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and shoes.
For more information on the benefits of Tai Chi, see our article in InVironments Magazine
or check out Liz's answers to Frequently Asked Tai Chi Questions.
Dates: To be announced
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Cost: $50
Instructor: Elizabeth Stephenson, PT
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Call 815-758-5508 or come in to 400 East Hillcrest, DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Liz Stephenson is a physical therapist who is also a certified instructor in Tai Chi for Arthritis classes.
