Thai Chi Class

Carol Osborne

I am so excited to announce a Tai Chi Class coming this Fall to Jefferson, Georgia.  Currently, I am securing a location and gathering preferred days/times of the week from all who are interested in attending the class.  I will keep you updated as interest continues to grow!  Keep reading for more information on how TC can benefit you!    

For those of you who are not familiar with Tai Chi or have heard about it and would like to learn more, it is a mind-body practice that has been used for thousands of years to promote health. Tai Chi targets the energy of the body, traditionally called “qi” (pronounced “chee”), via focused breath and continuous movements.  Tai chi means “Grand Ultimate Fist” in Chinese, and it has origins in various martial arts practices.  Tai Chi uses simple movements, but also focuses on increasing and improving the flow of qi.  The movements of tai chi are slow, intentional, and coordinated with breath and/or focused attention. Most postures or “forms” as we call them are performed standing in place while constancy flowing or moving. The many benefits of Tai Chi are:  

Awareness

Tai chi practice develops focus and mindful awareness. 

Intention

Tai chi practice actively uses images and visualization to enhance its health effects. 

Structural Integration

Tai chi practice focuses on good posture and how a person positions the body. Good body positioning leads to better body function, and better function leads to better posture. 

Active Relaxation

Tai chi practice is a form of moving meditation, using flowing and relaxing movements. 

Strengthening and Flexibility

Tai chi uses slow movements that are done repetitively. Weight is shifted from leg-to-leg and different parts of the body are flexed and extended. 

Natural, Freer Breathing

Tai chi practice teaches breathing skills, leading to many health benefits. 

Social Support

Tai chi practice can involve being a part of a group class. This allows people to form a community.

Embodied Spirituality

Tai chi practice allows the body, mind, and spirit to work together which helps a person focus on how they connect with others around them. 

If you are ready to take this journey with me or know anybody who might be interested as well, please let me know what days/time of the week is good for you to attend. 

Thank you and if you have any further questions or concerns about the class, please contact me anytime.  I do not think I can wait!