Specialty Classes

Yoga/Core-strengthen:then stretch

  Mon. 5:30  II-III    

  Fri.   4:30  II

  Sun 12:15  I

Yoga  I

  Mon.  noon      senior recommended

Tai Chi/Chi Kung I

  Sat. 12:15  I    senior recommended

             FEAR OF FALLING

In  January 2008, LMYS was asked to help conduct an IU study of YOGA in regard to falling fears of the elderly. Retirees in Bloomington, Indiana were  enlisted. We had done much work with  seniors and "chair yoga" at the Endwright Center in Ellettsville, Indiana over the past decade, and knew that TAI CHI practice offers even more balance security

Gentle arm movements combine with slow patterned steps. Hip and thigh motor muscle involvement promote pelvic stability and encourage balance, strength, improved circulation and energy levels.

 Medications can cause dizziness and loss of balance.  Equipment or surroundings can be hazardous.  The gentle and effective exercises of TAI CHI, easily accommodate less than ideal conditions.

An ancient and popular Chinese system, TAI CHI  is a daily meditative practice of millions of middle-aged and retired people around the world. Slow weight shifting, re-balancing and catlike movements place minimal load on joints. A conditioning predecessor practice, CHI KUNG, (QI GONG) focuses on breathing exercises.

These traditional exercises are soothing and relaxing. TAI CHI and CHI KUNG are standing practices and require no mat or floor work. This is a boon for aging knees, arthritis, stiffened spines, injuries, scar tissue, replaced joints, etc.

Also known as shadow boxing, tai chi as a martial art form can teach you how to dance, play, or perform within carefully developed parameters of structure and skill.  It can be as a breeze rustling leaves. It can be fun or frustrating, determined or poetic.  Tai chi has a rich, varied, and proven history.  Its beauty and health-giving properties are well-worth study.

Class is to resume.  Tues. 4:30
Students may join at any time.

On the path, from life I learn:

which bridges to cross and which to burn.

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