Tai Chi Improves the Quality of Life for Arthritis Sufferers
June 13, 2005 -- Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is a program based on the Australian Tai Chi for Arthritis program, which was designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis. The program utilizes Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of Tai Chi. This style is particularly effective for people with arthritis because it includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. In addition, the movements have higher stances, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. This program and its materials were derived and adapted from the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and include copyrighted materials belonging to Dr. Paul Lam and Tai Chi Productions.
The program itself consists of twelve movements (6 basic and 6 advanced), a warm up and a cool down using Sun style of Tai Chi exercises. Once becoming familiar with the 12 movements, the program is designed to provide continual challenge by reversing the direction of the movements. The program goals are to improve the health status and quality of life of those with arthritis.
The class is taught by Chris Bouguyon, a 27 year veteran in martial arts who is trained in 16 different martial arts styles and is a level 2 certified instructor for Tai Chi for Arthritis. Classes will be offered at The Learning Bridge located at 4288 spring Valley Road, Dallas, Texas 75244. Registration is available at (972) 701-9391 or online at www.thelearningbridge.net.