Planting the seeds for improved health: Healthy Acadia offers free online tai chi courses

For Immediate Release

Date: February 21, 2022

Program Contact: Nina Zeldin, nina@healthyacadia.org (207) 667-7171

Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, tracey@healthyacadia.org, (207) 667-7171 Ext. 112

Planting the seeds for improved health: Healthy Acadia offers free online tai chi courses 

Tai Chi, long described as meditation in motion, is increasingly being referred to as, “medication in motion.” The ancient Chinese practice of tai chi is clinically proven to be an effective exercise form that improves health and well-being. Tai chi’s slow, gentle mine-body movements have been found to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing immunity, flexibility, concentration, endurance, balance, and muscle strength. Tai Chi is also effective in relieving physical discomfort and in doing so, improves physical and mental functioning. 

More than 3,000 people have participated in Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health classes since they began in 2014. “Tai Chi makes my whole body feel good”, shared Ann, a tai chi participant. “It is fun and nice to do in a group setting!.” 

The following Tai Chi for Health classes will be offered by Healthy Acadia this spring:

Mondays

Intermediate Yang 24, March 7 – April 25, 2022,  10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Intermediate Sun 73, March 7 – April 25, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Beginning Tai Chi for Immunity and Rejuvenation, March 7 – April 25, 2022, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

 Tuesdays 

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, March 15 – May 10, 2022,  9 a.m. to 10 a.m., no class on April 16

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, March 8 – April 26, 2022, 11:30am-12:30pm

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Arthritis 2, March 8 – April 26, 2022, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesdays

Beginners Tai Chi for Bone Health, March 9 – April 27, 2022, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

Intermediate Yang 24, March 9 – April 27, 2022, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Beginners Tai Chi for Life, March 9 – April 27, 2022, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Saturdays

Beginners Tai Chi for Immunity and Rejuvenation,  March 12 – May 7, 2022,  9 a.m. to 10 a.m., no class April 16

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Register online at bit.ly/tai-chi-for-health. Once your registration is complete, you will receive login information via the email address you provided. While all classes are offered free of charge, donations are suggested and greatly appreciated. For more information or to register by phone, please contact Nina Zeldin at (207) 479-1206.

Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages in a broad range of initiatives to build healthier communities and make it easier for people to lead healthy lives across Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. Learn more at www.healthyacadia.org.

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