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As a community service outreach effort to the Tri-bury area adult and senior community, Pomperaug Woods is sponsoring an eight week course which focuses on the practice of T'ai Chi for Health. Each weekly session consists of: Meditation - to quiet the mind, Qigong Warm-Ups - to relax and strengthen the body, and T'ai Chi forms practice - to improve health.
Benefits of daily practice:
1) strengthen the immune system
2) reduce stress and tension
3) may lower blood pressure and cholesterol level
4) improve balance and coordination and
5) strengthen major muscle groups and improve flexibility.
T'ai Chi Chuan is an exercise system that that uses slow smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation for both body and mind. As a system of physical exercise used to improve and maintain health, T'ai Chi can be helpful in achieving longevity and quality of life.
The first 20 positions of William C.C. Chen's 60 position Yang style form will be taught in this course. This form has been derived from Cheng Man-Ching's Yang style 37 posture form, the Yang style 24 posture form and Yang style Long form. Various Qigong systems will be introduced.
Instructor Roger Godin; Certified Health Preservation Association
Class: Tai Chi for Health |
Class Duration: 8 weeks (2 separate sessions) |
Cost: $50 |
| Monday Dates: July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Time: Monday Evenings 6:00 - 6:45pm |
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| Where: Pomperaug Woods Retirement Community 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT 06488 |
For More Information Call: Roger at (860) 628-0500 |
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Pomperaug Woods
Pomperaug Woods is the first and only not-for-profit retirement community in the Tribury area with consistent ownership and management. Located on 22 acres in Southbury, Pomperaug Woods offers people 62+ a financially secure living option. The community offers residence options ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartment homes. Residents enjoy a warm neighborhood atmosphere, convenient amenities, family-friendly staff, and the peace of mind that comes from living in a financially secure community with stable management and consistent leadership.
