Experience the Transformative Health Benefits of Tai Chi with Healthy Acadia
For Immediate Release Please
Date:September 23, 2024
Program Contact: Nina Zeldin, Healthy Acadia, nina@healthyacadia.org, (207) 479-1206
Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, Healthy Acadia, tracey@healthyacadia.org, (207) 667-7171
Experience the Transformative Health Benefits of Tai Chi with Healthy Acadia
Healthy Acadia invites community members to explore the many health benefits of tai chi, a gentle yet powerful form of exercise that promotes both physical and mental well-being. Often described as a "moving meditation," tai chi combines fluid, low-impact movements with mindful breathing and focused awareness, making it accessible for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. The practice is known to enhance balance, flexibility, and cognitive function while reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, boosting immune health, and alleviating chronic pain and inflammation.
Certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute, founded by Dr. Paul Lam in 2010, Healthy Acadia’s instructors are passionate about empowering individuals to improve their health through tai chi. The Tai Chi for Health program is internationally recognized and recommended by leading health organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Council on Aging for its effectiveness in promoting overall health and wellness.
Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health classes meet for one hour each week over an eight-week period. These sessions are offered free of charge, though donations are welcome, and pre-registration is required.
The Autumn 2024 schedule for Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health classes is as follows:
In-Person Courses:
Yang 24 Forms, Mondays, October 7, 2024 – November 25, 2024, 4–5 p.m., Healthy Acadia’s 77 Beechland Road Office, Ellsworth. Comprised of qigong and Yang style mind-body exercises, this course will introduce movements from the Yang 24 form, currently the most practiced tai chi set in the world. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Tai Chi for Bone Health, Mondays, October 7, 2024 – November 25, 2024, 5:15–6:15 p.m., Healthy Acadia’s 77 Beechland Road Office, Ellsworth. This program is designed to slow the loss of bone density and to help improve relaxation, coordination, muscle strength, and balance. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, Tuesdays, October 22, 2024 – December 10, 2024, 10–11 a.m., Healthy Acadia’s 77 Beechland Road Office, Ellsworth. This program is recognized by the USA CDC as being a highest-tiered evidence-based program for improving balance, strength, and confidence. While especially effective for arthritis, this program is appropriate for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellness. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Beginners Tai Chi for Heart Health, Tuesdays, October 22, 2024 – December 10, 2024, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. This short tai chi set introduces movements from the three most popular tai chi styles: Sun, Yang, and Chen. It is designed to help prevent or improve heart conditions, as well as increase balance, immunity, and relaxation. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Beginners Tai Chi for Heart Health, Tuesdays, September 5, 2024 – October 31, 2024, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. No class October 3, Meadow View Apartments, Ellsworth. This short tai chi set introduces movements from the three most popular tai chi styles: Sun, Yang, and Chen. It is designed to help prevent or improve heart conditions, as well as increase balance, immunity, and relaxation. Course instructor: Nanci Miller.
Beginners Tai Chi for Heart Health, Saturdays, September 7, 2024 – October 26, 2024, 10–11 a.m., Women for Rural Living, Thankful Room, 87 Main Street, Milbridge. This short tai chi set introduces movements from the three most popular tai chi styles: Sun, Yang, and Chen. It is designed to help prevent or improve heart conditions, as well as increase balance, immunity, and relaxation. Course instructor: Lisa Schaefer.
Online courses
Intermediate Yang 24 & 40 forms, Mondays, October 7, 2024 – November 25, 2024, 10–11 a.m. This course is most appropriate for people familiar with Yang Style tai chi. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Intermediate Sun 73, Mondays, October 7, 2024 – November 25, 2024, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Most appropriate for people familiar with Sun Style tai chi. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis & Tai Chi for Arthritis 2, Tuesdays, October 1, 2024 – November 19, 2024, 2–3 p.m. This course is most appropriate for those familiar with the Tai Chi for Arthritis program and are looking for a new challenge. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Beginners Yang 24, Wednesdays, October 2, 2024 – November 20, 2024, 10–11 a.m. This course will introduce movements from the Yang 24 form, currently the most practiced tai chi form in the world. Course instructor: Nina Zeldin.
Tai Chi for Beginners, Wednesdays, August 14, 2024 – October 2, 2024, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Comprised of qigong and Yang style mind-body exercises, this course will introduce movements from the Yang 24 form, currently the most practiced tai chi set in the world. Course instructor: Annette Plank.
Tai Chi for Beginners, Wednesdays, November 6, 2024 – January 15, 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m. No class November 27, December 25, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Comprised of qigong and Yang style mind-body exercises, this course will introduce movements from the Yang 24 form, currently the most practiced tai chi set in the world. Course instructor: Annette Plank.
While all classes are free, donations are suggested and greatly appreciated!
Visit bit.ly/ha-tai-chi to register for any of Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health classes. Once your registration is complete, you will receive the login information (for online classes) via the email address you provided. For more information, please contact Nina Zeldin at (207) 479-1206 or nina@healthyacadia.org.
Healthy Acadia is a 501c3 nonprofit community health organization working to build vibrant communities and make it easier for all people to lead healthy lives throughout Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s health initiatives, visit www.healthyacadia.org
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