Tai Chi for Injury Prevention & Balance | Hamilton

🧘‍♂️ Join our Tai Chi for Injury Prevention class at Fairfield Baptist Church Hall in Hamilton. This beginner-friendly class is designed for all fitness levels and focuses on increasing strength, improving balance, and enhancing coordination to reduce fall risks.

Class Details:

• Suitable for beginners and all mobility levels
• Cost: $8 for non-members, $5 for members
• Location: Fairfield Baptist Church Hall, 1101 Heaphy Terrace, Fairfield, Hamilton
• Instructor: Eddie Tan (contact: 021-2882380 or taichi9000@yahoo.co.nz)

What to bring: Comfortable clothes (track pants, shorts, tights) and snug-fitting shoes or sneakers.

Who can join: Open to anyone aged 65+ (55+ for Māori and Pasifika) or anyone at increased risk of falling who can safely participate.

Please check with your GP or physio before participating in Tai Chi classes.

Benefits of Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing 🌿

Tai Chi is a time-tested exercise program that offers numerous health benefits, particularly for those looking to maintain mobility and prevent injuries. This ancient Chinese practice combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and mindfulness, creating a holistic approach to fitness that's especially valuable for older adults.

This gentle form of exercise has been extensively researched and proven to:

• Significantly improve balance and stability
• Increase lower and upper body strength
• Enhance coordination and reaction time
• Reduce the risk of falls by up to 50%
• Improve flexibility and joint mobility
• Lower stress levels and promote mental wellbeing

The one-hour class format allows participants to learn the beautiful art form at a comfortable pace. The slow, gentle movements help loosen the body while simultaneously relaxing the mind, creating a unique exercise experience that benefits both physical and mental health.

NZ Tai Chi has been teaching and promoting Tai Chi principles throughout New Zealand since the late 1980s. Lead instructor Eddie Tan brings decades of experience, having practiced since his youth in Malaysia before bringing his expertise to New Zealand, where he has taught thousands of students across the Auckland and Waikato regions.

Whether you're looking to improve your balance, build strength, or simply enjoy a mindful movement practice, this Tai Chi class offers a supportive environment to learn and grow. Join us and discover why this ancient practice continues to be cherished for its remarkable health benefits. 🍃