Carol Emerson Tai Chi has always been a key component of Chinese health and fitness practices. With its gentle movements and meditative aspects, it is a perfect way to open the mind and body to a new, healthful, balanced way of being. It is no wonder that Tai Chi has grown in popularity throughout the…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2015
The many benefits of Tai Chi
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art dating back to the twelfth century. Over the years it has been found to be an excellent way to improve and maintain both physical and emotional health. It is also a wonderful way to build strength and balance while alleviating stress and anxiety. Some of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2015
New Sunday Tai Chi class starts in September
Carol Emerson We have had so many requests for a beginning Tai Chi class on the weekend and beginning Sunday, September 6 we will offer one! The new class will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. It is just the perfect time for Tai Chi so we hope this will work for…
Clubs & Classes, August 2015
New Tai Chi schedule
Carol Emerson We have made some changes to the Tai Chi class schedule which include moving all of the classes to HOA 1 and taking a bit of a vacation during the month of August. Also, starting in September, we are replacing the Thursday beginning class with one on Sunday to accommodate people who work.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
How Tai Chi builds health and vitality
Carol Emerson Studies have shown that there are many health benefits from practicing Tai Chi. These may include: Improved functional balance and physical performance Reduced frequency of falls and risk of falling Lowered blood pressure Improved mental and physical wellbeing Improved cardiovascular and respiratory function Improved sleep quality Increased happiness (really) Enhanced overall health Pain…
Clubs & Classes, June 2015
Classical Tai Chi for health and well-being new classes began June 4
Carol Emerson Practiced for hundreds of years in China, Tai Chi has always been a key component of Chinese health and fitness practices. With its gentle movements and meditative aspects, Tai Chi is a perfect way to open the mind and body to a new, healthful, balanced way of being. Recent medical studies are now…
May 2015, Tucson's Taste of The Town
Stay active and improve your health with Tai Chi
Carol Emerson Many of us find that while we used to run, do yoga and play sports, our bodies just can’t take that kind of physical stress anymore. Tai Chi provides a great alternative. Although it is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Keep active and moving Tai Chi classes
Even if we can’t do all the physical activities we used to do, Tai Chi offers an option for moving, stretching and strengthening the body that is not strenuous. Tai Chi engages the entire body with its gentle, flowing movements. This increases circulation of both the blood and lymph, helping to clear the waste products…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Join us for world Tai Chi day – April 25
Every year since 1999 communities around the world have celebrated World Tai Chi and QiGong Day. The goal is to share the beauty and benefits of the practice of these ancient arts. Tai Chi arose in China about 1,200 years ago. In the old days it was practiced mainly as a martial art but also…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Spring Tai Chi classes and student updates
Carol Emerson Every week there are two beginning Tai Chi classes in SaddleBrooke so, if you’ve been thinking that it is something you might want to try, now is the time! Carol and Ken Emerson are certified black belt instructors and have been teaching in our community since 2006. Both have extensive backgrounds in the…