Free Tai Che Classes

Nowata City-County Library 224 S Pine St, Nowata, OK

September 18 2024 at 1:00PM

We a pleased to announce that, thanks to a partnership with the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative, we will be offering free Tai Chi classes beginning on September 4th. These classes will be held here at the library in our East Meeting Room on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00pm, and will last approximately 1 hour. Registration is recommended to guarantee your space in the class. Please register by contacting Maggie at 918-660-3171 or magdalena-santillan@ouhsc.edu. See below for more information about the benefits of Tai Chi. --------- The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility. This six-week class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body, and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible, or active you are as Tai Chi is designed for people at all levels of health. Walk away with tools for: -Improving balance and posture -Strengthening muscles -Improving the quality of sleep -Enhancing stamina -Increasing energy level -Relieving stress -Improving cardiovascular functions -Lowering high blood pressure -Reducing arthritic symptoms by increasing flexibility and mobility -Reducing the risk of falling and the fear of falling