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Is Tai Chi For Me? Joints sore and aching? Here’s a gentle approach to improve flexibility and joint pain now How do I learn? Consider your answers to the below questions: Tai Chi is offered at the Lotus Wellbeing Centre on a Monday I would like more of the following in my life: 9.15am and Thursday 1pm. You can start at any time with Yes No Patience Increased flexibility Lower stress levels Better quality of sleep Reduced blood pressure Increased sense of balance Stronger pelvic floor Defined muscle tone A safe, supportive environment for my exercise Do you currently suffer from any of the following… Joint or muscle pain? our professional instructor offering guidance throughout the lesson specific to your ability. If you would like more information about how Tai Chi could benefit you, please register your details here and one of our friendly staff will give you a personal call. Register Here If you have ticked 3 or more of the above, then you would definitely benefit from attending Tai Chi classes. Arthritis? Persistent back pain? Stress & tension which you hold in your body? Inability to ‘switch off’? If you do, then you are not alone. W hether you are looking focused manner. It is noncompetitive for an effective way and self paced with each movement to manage your pain, flowing gracefully into the next. The improve your flexibility focus is not on your performance or EXPERIENCE A TAI CHI CLASS FOR YOURSELF Why Choose Tai Chi? The health benefits of Tai Chi have long FOR FREE! been proven within the Chinese culture to promote overall health and wellbeing. or calm your ‘monkey mind’, Tai Chi may how the move is done, but on your be the approach for you. breathing, leading to deeply calming Some of the key benefits include: Known throughout the world for its effects on your body and mind. • Increased energy and stamina graceful, fluid movements, Tai Chi is not only peaceful to watch but incredibly Who Can Do Tai Chi? peaceful to participate in. Due to its gentle nature, Tai Chi is What is Tai Chi? ideal for those who find it difficult to do dynamic exercise, high impact or Originally developed as a form of self- competitive sports. It is also suitable defense, Tai Chi is now one of the for more mature adults who may not most gentle and relaxing forms of ordinarily exercise or for those who have exercise available. Often described as not exercised for some time. meditation in motion, the slow, graceful Tai Chi puts minimal stress on muscles • Increased flexibility and balance • Increased muscle strength • Decreased levels of stress and tension • Developing a stronger immune system Exercise doesn’t have to be hard, it doesn’t have to be painful and it certainly isn’t limited to a certain type of person. • Improving joint pain We need to move our bodies to keep ourselves strong and com.au and use the code TAICHI to • Reducing the risk of falls in older adults healthy in body and mind. come along for FREE. • Lowering blood pressure * Develop your strength, balance and flexibility Tai Chi has also been shown to assist with: • An improved quality of sleep To experience a Tai Chi class for yourself, simply book in via our class timetable at www.lotuswellbeing. If you believe you could benefit movements promote balance, flexibility, and joints making it a gentle option * Reduce muscle and joint pain relief from joint and muscle pain and an for those suffering from arthritis or * Improve the quality of your sleep, mood and overall posture and lower stress levels, give overall sense of wellbeing. persistent pain who wish to improve the wellbeing Tai Chi a try. Your body will thank Tai Chi involves a series of flowing flexibility and fluidity within their body. And do it all with style and grace! you for it. movements, performed in a slow, 8 from more balance, flexibility, better 9