Re: Tai Chi

[Roxanna Nakamura <roxyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:56:59 -0500,  Jack and Jean Corzine
wrote:

>Anyone practice Tai Chi? I understand that it can be
beneficial to PWP's as
>a therapeutical exercise program and to help focus and
relax. Any >comments on this?

I practiced tai chi many years ago, and found it to be very
relaxing and calming. However, some movements require you to
balance on one foot.

Another option is chi gong (also written as qi gong, chi
gung, etc.), Chinese exercises that are designed to improve
health. There are many different types of chi gong
exercises; some styles are similar to tai chi and others
that involve standing still for long periods. I just bought
a nice video called "Discovering Chi: Energy Exercises for
the Beginner" (taught by Linda Modaro and based on Ni Family
chi gong). The exercises were gentle and flowing, but I
still worked up a bit of a sweat. Sometimes you can rent
these videos to try before you buy or sign up for classes
(check holistic book stores as well as the usual video
rental places). Good luck!