Tai Chi for Arthritis, Chronic Pain, and Balance

This gentle SUN family form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation, balance and vitality! The postures are done in a slow, gentle, continuous sequence. Tai Chi has proven through numerous scientific studies to relieve pain, increase range of motion and improve quality of life. Arthritis foundations around the world and the CDC are recommending it for arthritis and fall prevention. This form is suitable for most physical conditions and can be done sitting or standing.

Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate level, no experience necessary.

Balanced Life Tai Chi

Instructor

Christine has been practicing Tai Chi since the mid 80s and teaching for over 20 years. She has certified in the Chen Synthetic style in the past, and now teaches Yang Short Form, SUN Forms, Tai Chi Ruler, Bang Stick, and different forms of Qigong. Christine is a Certified Tai Chi Instructor, Certified Qigong Instructor, and Certified Level III American Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor (over 3,000 hours of teaching students). She is also a member of the Qigong Institute.

Lionel is a Level 1 Tai Chi Instructor with the American Tai Chi and Qigong Association, and certified Tai Chi Instructor with Tai Chi Healthways . He has been practicing Yang form, and teaching SUN forms for more than 7years. Lionel is also a Level II Curling Instructor, certified through the United States Curling Association, and offers classes combining Tai Chi principles with curling exercises honed over years of competitive curling. 

Balanced Life Tai Chi - Lionel Locke

Instructor

Lionel is a Level II Tai Chi Instructor with the American Tai Chi and Qigong Association and a certified Tai Chi Instructor with Tai Chi Healthways. He has been teaching SUN forms for more than 7 years, and practicing Yang, Tai Chi Bang Stick and Tai Chi Ruler.

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