Carol Emerson
I keep seeing the term “self-care” in magazine articles, books and social media these days and I’m really loving it. Of course, most of us pay very little attention to caring for ourselves; most of our effort goes to caring for others – spouses, children, pets, even the house gets a lot of care. But ourselves? Not so much. However, in order to effectively care for others we need to make sure we are well cared for. This can mean eating properly, getting enough rest, nurturing attention from our family and friends and of course, exercise.
One great way to nourish and nurture ourselves is Tai Chi. This ancient Chinese exercise art benefits the body, the mind and the emotions. Comprised of gentle, flowing circular movements, Tai Chi challenges the body to move in new ways while keeping the knees slightly bent. This builds lower body strength and balance. At the same time, the mind has to learn (and remember!) the sequence, which can range from seventeen to one hundred eight postures. Emotionally we benefit from learning new things and from having our mental focus on the exercise rather than, say, the news. Tai Chi can be very relaxing also!
I encourage you to bring more self-care into your life in as many ways as possible. It may seem selfish, but it is not. Why not give Tai Chi a try? Here is the schedule. Each class is $10.
Beginning class
Sundays 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Intermediate class
Saturdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Advanced class
Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Your instructors Ken and Carol Emerson have been students of martial arts for over thirty years. Both are black belts, certified by the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association – an international organization dedicated to the practice of Kung Fu for health and peace of mind.
For more information, or to register, please call 825-9206.