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"A moving art for health & well-being"
Email: oldstaichi@gmail.com
Phone: 1-403-559-7409
1-403-556-9839
Studio Address: 5021 - 51 Street, Olds, Alberta. Upstairs, access is through back door in alley through the green door.
About the Practice of Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a slow, soft, continuous stepping sequence that circulates forces (mostly gravitational) through the practitioner to develops bones, muscles, tissues, and neurology thereby optimizing human response. Think: postural medicine.
Health Benefits
Tai Chi is about moving optimally. The 108 moves of the 'set' are performed in a variety of postures aligned with gravitational forces to protect the anatomical structures. Therefore, all the benefits of moving are available such as:
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Balance
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Flexibility
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Body Awareness
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Resilient Strength
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Circulation of lymph, blood
In addition, Tai Chi provides:
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a Brain Exercise by challenging the memories of the postures and developing neurological connection such as through proprioception
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A Meditative component resulting via ie: continuous flow of movement, gaze, slow speed
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An aerobic exercise due to the sustained 25-30 minutes required for the completion of the 108 moves of the set
These health benefits are usually noticed within the first two months and can continue to enhance health for a life time!
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Fall Classes
L1 "Introduction to Tai Chi": There are no pre-requisites for this class. The class will introduce concepts of movement and form and the choreography is learned.
L2 "Releasing Into Alignment": Pre-requisite: students must have completed one or more semester at Olds Tai Chi or equivalent. This class will explore the Principles of Alignment and it's relevance to form and release.
