Tai Chi Easy For Life
Health ~ Vitality ~ Longevity
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Tai Chi Easy For Life
NOTE: Updated November, 2024
Locations & Schedule Below
We teach and practice in The Tampa Bay Area of Florida. Please select the most convenient class from the list below or contact us.
"We specialize taking our instruction and practice to active adult communities, municipal recreation centers, libraries, churches, educational and medical institutions. "
"WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS GOOD QI "
TAMPA BAY / ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
Through regular practice it is possible to age gracefully and reclaim the joy of living a healthy active life.
Eckerd College OLLI Program
Balance and Fall Prevention: Tai Chi and Qigong
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that can help older adults improve their balance and lower their fall risk. Reducing risk of falls, seniors can lower their odds of suffering a debilitating fractures. Tai Chi combines the physical components needed to stay upright—leg strength, flexibility, range of motion, and reflexes—all of which tend to decline with age. “The slow, deliberate footwork brings more awareness to the soles of the feet, not only in terms of touch sensitivity of foot to the floor, but also in awareness to changes in the ankle angle and weight distribution." Because you are constantly shifting your weight back and forth, you get more familiar with being able to balance in a number of different positions. "It's like practicing tightrope walking on the ground." You are practicing your balance and you are teaching your body to be more sensitive and have greater strength.”
This program begins with a 90 minute INTRODUCTION to learn about the risk of falling and why Tai Chi can help. You will want to signup for the "Five Week Series" teaching Balance & Fall Prevention using the nationally acclaimed Tai Chi Easy For Life program (The Short Course)
If you are at or approaching the booming 65+ population, this knowledge can and will provide a lifelong "wellness program" designed to transition from old often painful and dangerous exercises to gentle movements with deep diaphragmatic breathing and focused intention revealing former secrets from ancients now being lauded and advised by leading Medical Authorities such as Harvard Medical, The Cleveland Clinic, The National Institute of Health, The Mayo Clinic and hundreds of medical journals and publications.
Important Note:
FALL PROGRAMS CANCELED DUE TO
HURRICANES HELENE & MILTON
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2025
Coming Soon - New at Eckerd College
An Introduction to Balance & Fall Prevention with Tai Chi & Qigong
Wednesday 1/22/25 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Balance & Fall Prevention: Tai Chi Easy For Life "The Short Course"
Wednesdays -Five Week Series 10:30am - 11:30am
1/29/25 - 2/26/25
Instructor/Facilitator(s): Gary Israel, Natalie Flank
Contact (Info & Registration) (727)864-7600
e-mail olliregistrar@eckerd.edu
(Classes outdoors at the Go Pavilion)
Note: Parking may not always be available close to
the Go-Pavilion if you have mobility concerns
Contact (Info & Registration) (727)864-7600
e-mail olliregistrar@eckerd.edu
St Pete Beach Recreation Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive
St. Pete Beach, Florida 33106
ALL CLASSES ARE LIVE NOW
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 DURING RESTORATION OF MAIN BUILDING
"NEW" 2025 Balance & Fall Prevention / Tai Chi & Qigong
LIVE CLASSES
CLASSES WILL BE IN AIR CONDITIONED MULTI PURPOSE ROOM OVERLOOKING
BOCA CIEGA BAY, SAFE & COMFORTABLE SPACING REQUIRED
Weekly
Mondays - 11:15am - 12:15pm
Thursday- 11:15am - 12:15pm
$5.00 Class / Free for Silver Sneakers
Contact - Rec.Center Office (727) 363-9245
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN NOW ON 2ND FLOOR
There are several ways to reach us.....
Gary Israel,
Certified IIQTC,
Dr Paul Lam / Tai Chi For Arthritis
Spring Forrest Qigong
Reiki 2nd Degree
Natalie Flank,
Certified IIQTC, Reiki 2nd Degree
Spring Forrest Qigong
Reiki 2nd Degree
Phone: (609) 432-4243 | Email: taichieasy4life@aol.com
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WE INVITE YOU TO CONTACT US TO DISCUSS OUR PRACTICE AND HOW TO ORGANIZE CLASSES IN YOUR COMMUNITY.
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE FROM COMMUNITY MANAGERS, STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS UPON REQUEST
We reside in Gulfport, Florida. We will be teaching and supporting the active adult population to learn the ancient healing practices of Tai Chi and Qigong.