Tai Chi & Qigong for Seniors - Milford Hall Auckland

🧘‍♀️ Join our gentle Tai Chi & Qigong classes designed specifically for seniors and those looking to improve balance at Milford Senior Citizens Hall. Perfect for falls prevention, these sessions are modified to suit all mobility levels from limited to good.

What to expect:

• Strength and balance exercises for falls prevention
• Techniques to reduce stress and improve breath control
• Methods to rewire your autonomic system
• Supportive environment suitable for those with limited mobility, reasonable mobility, or good fitness levels

Class Details:

• Location: Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 141A Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland
• Cost: $10 per session
• Instructor: Pauline Wood
• Contact: 021 027 38463 or pauline.kiwi@gmail.com

Benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong for Kiwi Seniors 🌿

Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient Chinese practices that have become increasingly popular among seniors in New Zealand. These gentle, flowing exercises combine movement, breathing, and mindfulness to create a comprehensive approach to wellbeing.

Why Tai Chi & Qigong are perfect for seniors:

• Improves balance and reduces falls risk - particularly important as we age
• Strengthens muscles without high-impact stress on joints
• Enhances flexibility and range of motion
• Promotes better breathing and oxygen circulation
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and blood pressure
• Boosts cognitive function and mental clarity

Unlike high-intensity workouts, Tai Chi and Qigong can be practiced by almost anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. The gentle, flowing movements are easy on the joints while still providing significant health benefits.

Regular practice has been shown to help manage conditions common among seniors, including arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. The slow, deliberate movements also create a meditative state that can improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing.

In traditional Chinese medicine, these practices are believed to promote the flow of "qi" (life energy) throughout the body, removing blockages that can cause illness and restoring natural balance. Modern research supports many of these traditional claims, showing measurable benefits for both physical and mental health.

Whether you're looking to prevent falls, manage chronic conditions, reduce stress, or simply improve your overall health, Tai Chi and Qigong offer a gentle yet effective approach suitable for Kiwi seniors of all ability levels. 🍃