T’ai Chi Chih Classes to Be Offered by The Valley Hospital to Begin September 17
The Valley Hospital is offering courses on T’ai Chi Chih at the beginner and intermediate levels. Courses for beginners will begin Tuesday, September 17, at 4:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, September 18, at 9 a.m.; and Thursday, September 19, at 9:30 a.m. Intermediate-level classes will start Tuesday, September 17, at 1 p.m. (class meets at 2 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month), and Thursday, September 19, at 4:15 p.m. The intermediate classes are designed for those who have completed at least two classes from the beginners program and know the movements.
The beginner and intermediate courses are held at the Luckow Pavilion in the second floor conference room. All classes are eight sessions and the cost is $75. Each class is one hour and fifteen minutes in length, and registration is required. To register or for more information, please call 201-634-5325.
T’ai Chi Chih consists of 19 gentle movements and one pose which help to balance and circulate the body’s internal energy (called “Chi”). The slow, graceful movements are easily learned by students of any age. T’ai Chi Chih is considered more of a “moving meditation” rather than a strenuous, aerobic exercise or a martial art.
Benefits include: increased energy, reduced stress and fatigue, greater balance and flexibility, spinal strength, control of blood pressure, improved bone density, and improved focus and creativity.
The courses are taught by Dorene Krause, an accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor. Dorene has taught T’ai Chi Chih classes at a variety of venues including: the Midland Park Continuing Education Program, Healing Hands Institute, the Westwood Recreation Center, and several area churches.
Dorene has completed Reiki Level I, and training II. She practices T’ai Chi Chih daily and realizes its benefits. She enjoys sharing this gift with her students. To contact Dorene, please call 201-444-9712.
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