In-person and virtual Tai Chi classes to be offered by Healthy Acadia this fall

Celebrate the coming change of season with a fun and energizing health and wellness boost. Healthy Acadia invites you to explore the mindful, restorative practice of “Tai Chi for Health” this fall through their free, virtual, and in-person class offerings. “Tai Chi for Health” classes introduce gentle movements that promote improved health through the integration of both mind and body.

Tai Chi helps empower people to improve their health and wellbeing through slow, smooth and continuous mind-body exercises. While developed by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to bring health benefits as quickly as possible for specific conditions, the courses are appropriate and beneficial for people of all ages and levels of physical ability.

Healthy Acadia is offering a full roster of both beginner- and intermediate-level tai chi classes this fall. Classes meet for one hour per week for eight weeks. While all classes are free, donations are suggested and appreciated. Pre-registration is required.

In-person courses:

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tuesdays, September 13 to November 1 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ellsworth Marine Park Gazebo.

This program is recognized by the USA CDC as being the highest-tiered evidence-based program for improving balance, strength, and confidence. While especially effective for arthritis, this program is appropriate for anyone beginner who wants to improve their health and wellness.

Beginners Intro to Yang 24*, Tuesdays, September 13 to November 1 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Ellsworth Marine Park Gazebo.

This course will introduce movements from the Yang 24 form, currently the most practiced tai chi form in the world.

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Wednesdays, September 14 to November 2 7:30-8:30 p.m., INSPIRE Recovery Center, Ellsworth.

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, Thursdays, September 8 to October 27 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meadow View Apartments, Ellsworth.

Beginners Tai Chi, Saturdays, September 10 to October 29 10-11 a.m., Gouldsboro Town Park Gazebo

Online courses:

Intermediate Yang Style*, Mondays, September 12 to October 31 10-11 a.m. This course is most appropriate for people familiar with Yang Style tai chi.

Intermediate Sun 73*, Mondays, September 12 to October 31 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Most appropriate for people familiar with Sun Style tai chi.

Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis; Tai Chi for Arthritis 2, Tuesdays, September 13 to November 1 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.

Beginners Tai Chi for Life; Five Element Qigong, Wednesdays, September 14 to November 2 9-10 a.m. This course is an introduction to simple tai chi forms and a simple qigong (life energy) practice. For beginners and for experienced tai chi players who want to go deeper into their practice.

Beginners Yang Style*, Wednesdays, September 14 to November 2 10-11 a.m. This course will introduce movements from the Yang 24 form, currently the most practiced tai chi form in the world.

While all classes are free, donations are suggested and appreciated. Visit https://forms.gle/4wbqELSh4DpYXZE96 to register for any of Healthy Acadia’s Tai Chi for Health courses. Once your registration is complete, you will receive the login information (for online courses) 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 that works 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 efforts to address food insecurity, and other health initiatives, visit www.healthyacadia.org.

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