Re: Tai Chi

[Nancy Burnham <burnham@xxxxxxx>]

A month ago I purchased a Chi Machine.  We really like it.  After a couple
of sessions, Don thought he could walk better when he got up in the night.
I'll know more after we have used it longer.  I love it.

Nancy B  cg for Don 66/17
----- Original Message -----
From: Roxanna Nakamura <roxyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: Tai Chi


> 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!
>