Mindful Motion

Tai Chi

Gentle movements for body, mind, and spirit

In-Person or Personal Classes on Zoom

 

In Person

Tuesday Mornings
10 am to 11 am

$15 per class

Please bring cash or check

Location:

5104 Double Bridges Rd

Meherrin, VA 23954

 

Please park on top of hill

Class is in the pavilion in fair weather, and in the classroom in inclement weather

On Zoom

Personal Classes Available

$35 per class

Join from the comfort of your own living room.

Please have an open space to stand or an armless chair to sit in.

Please plan to keep your camera on so the teacher can see you.

One of the greatest advantages of Tai Chi is that anyone (regardless of age or level of fitness) can do it anywhere anytime. The risk of injury is very low. You don’t need equipment or a lot of space. Just take a class and start!

Mindful Movement

The mindful motion Tai Chi classes use traditional movements of both Tai Chi and Qi Gong in an easy, fun way. It is usually done standing but can easily be adapted for sitting if necessary.  There is no need to remember forms or moves. Just watch, listen, move – and have fun! 

One of the greatest advantages of Tai Chi is that anyone (regardless of age or level of fitness) can do it anywhere anytime. The risk of injury is very low. You don’t need equipment or a lot of space. Just take a class and start!

 

Tai Chi benefits

  • Increased strength both in the lower and upper extremities and also in the core muscles of the back and abdomen
  • More flexibility (upper- and lower-body flexibility)
  • Improved balance and reduced falls 
  • Increased energy and stamina 
  • Improved posture which can result in less wear and tear of the joint muscles and less back pain 
  • Better cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure 
  • Some research points to a drop in cholesterol levels
  • Beneficial effects on bone health
  • Reduction in stress
  • Psychological benefits, such as reducing anxiety, depression and overall better mood, in both healthy people and those with chronic conditions. 
  • Beneficial for cognition functions, such as global cognitive ability, attention, learning, memory, language, etc.