Tai Chi for Every body

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, A message from the organisers in USA All are invited to join in thousands of events in hundreds of cities, in over 65 nations, spanning 6 continents, coming on April 24th and in Australia on April 25. The event is free and all ages are invited. A global wave of mass free teach-ins and exhibitions will enable you to be part of the Tai Chi & Qigong participatory events that will wrap our planet in healing intention. Tai Chi is believed to Boost the Immune System - slow down the Aging Process - Lower High Blood Pressure - Reduce the incidence of Anxiety, Depression and overall mood disturbance - and Tai Chi is proven to be the most effective balance and coordination conditioner in the world. This extraordinary global happening has been covered by CNN, Brazilian National TV, The New York Times, BBC World Radio, The South China Morning Post, USA Weekend and media worldwide in many languages. The event has been officially proclaimed by 22 US governors, the senates of New Jersey, New York, and California and by legislatures and mayors of many states and nations. This year's motto is "One World ... One Breath." It will be a day that people come together across racial, ethnic and geo-political boundaries to join in a healing wave of intention to advance personal and global health.

Life's journey can make make us stronger

A poem by Meg Hutton

Life is never predictable, but when we learn from it we can learn to live with more relaxed attitude, a happy way to live.

Bend with the Wind a poem by Meg Hutton.pdf

The circle of teaching and learning

An article by Meg Hutton

Teaching and learning tai chi is never ending. That's one of the benefits that makes it such a wonderful way to exercise throughout out our lives. There is no age limit, with practice we can just get better at it. It can be a journey of a life time.

Yin and Yang of Teacher and Student.pdf

Practicing Tai Chi Out of Doors

In Harmony With Nature

Chinese people can be seen practising tai chi outside, early in the morning. This ritual of daily practice, enjoying nature and fresh air, enhances the enjoyment of doing tai chi. It is a very refreshing and energising way to start each day. The peacefulness and sights and sounds, particularly in a park or garden, help us to relax into the moves. The ancient proverb below explains some of that.

Chinese Proverb

Close your eyes and you will see clearly.
Cease to listen and you will hear truth.
Be silent and your heart will sing.
Seek no contact and you will find union.
Be still and you will float on the tide of the spirit.
Be gentle and you will need no strength.
Be patient and you achieve all things.
Be humble and you will remain entire.

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Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

Studies show that tai chi improves balance

Balance deteriorates with age, often undetected. In class, new students often are surprised that their balance is not as good as they expected. In as little as 1 9 week course they see an improvement. In older people the improvement is slower, but quite profound after several courses as the legs become stronger. Balance work is an important component of all classes with Tai Chi for Every Body; for students of all ages (5 and over.)

Keeping Older People in the Community on Their Feet .pdf