Senior Tai Chi Classes - Falls Prevention | Cromwell

🌿 Join our gentle, focused Tai Chi classes designed especially for falls prevention. These one-hour weekly sessions at St Andrew's in Cromwell are led by trained Age Concern Peer Leaders using Dr. Paul Lam's simplified techniques.

Class Details:

• Suitable for those with reasonable mobility
• Weekly one-hour sessions
• Location: St Andrew's, 43 Blyth Street, Cromwell
• Entry Fee: $3
• Contact: Margaret Dando QSM - 03-479-3052 or margaret@ageconcernotago.co.nz

What to bring: Flat shoes, comfortable clothes, and a water bottle. Rest breaks encouraged as needed.

Who can attend: Designed for over 65s but open to anyone interested in Tai Chi.

The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors 🧘‍♀️

Tai Chi, often described as "meditation in motion," offers remarkable health benefits especially for older adults. This ancient Chinese practice combines slow, deliberate movements with mindful breathing to improve overall wellbeing.

The Age Concern Tai Chi programme utilises the Tai Chi for Arthritis sequence, based on the more upright Sun Style that incorporates small foot movements. This specific programme has been scientifically proven to reduce recurring falls by nearly 70% among regular practitioners.

Key benefits include:

• Improved balance and stability
• Enhanced strength and flexibility
• Better posture and movement awareness
• Deeper, more efficient breathing
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Increased body awareness and coordination

During classes, our trained Peer Leaders create a supportive environment where participants can learn at their own pace. The gentle nature of these movements makes them accessible while still delivering powerful health benefits.

Whether you're looking to prevent falls, manage joint discomfort, or simply stay active in a mindful way, our Tai Chi classes offer a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere to develop these valuable skills. Join us and discover why this ancient practice continues to be recommended by health professionals worldwide for senior wellbeing.