ONLINE: Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

March 10, 2022, 9:00am - 10:00am

Event Series

Walled Lake City Library

Virtual

21 & over, Adult, Classes, Fitness & Health, Free, Government, Library, Virtual

ONLINE: Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
ONLINE: Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Tuesdays and Thursdays January 4 through March 10, 2022 9:00- 10:00 a.m. ET Contact: Liz Williams, josaitis@msu.edu Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Studies have shown that tai chi can reduce falls by nearly 70%. The program focuses on confidence building, which is linked closely to the reduced rate of falling. Other benefits include: Increases strength; Increases balance and posture; Prevents falls; Improves mind, body, an spirit; Reduces stress and increases relaxation Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention is led by a certified instructor, with each session including: Warm-up and cool-down exercises; One or two movements per lesson, progressively leading to completing six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements; Breathing techniques; Tai chi principles relating to improving physical and mental balance Modifications will be provided for those who want to attend seated or standing. This program is targeted to help older adults and older adults with disabilities at risk for fall stay active. No Class on 2/22 or 2/24 Online via Zoom to register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/VirtualTaiChiJanMar2022JKL/

Virtual Event

2486243774

When

March 10, 2022

9:00am - 10:00am

Where

This is a Virtual Event

2486243774

Organization

Walled Lake City Library

(248) 624-3772

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