Our T'ai Chi For Health class is designed to improve the overall health and wellbeing of our students. The gentle rocking motions and stretching movements improve circulation and digestion. The chest exercises and controlled breathing are good for lung conditions and asthma. The overall effect of our class is to reduce mental stress and physical tension carried in the muscles of the body. Tai Chi For Health is based on the philosophy of T’ai Chi and extracts some of the best movements from the Yang style T’ai Chi Ch’uan and combines them with ancient Qi Gong exercises to create a gentle, beautiful and flowing exercise routine that is both a joy to do and deeply relaxing. The exercises are very effective and easy to learn. The routine is practiced around the world by over 10 million people, and is considered a national health exercise in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Our class places an emphasis on synchronizing the eighteen movements with deep diaphragmatic breathing techniques. The movements are all done naturally and gently, remaining relaxed and fluid throughout, flowing from one technique to the next without pause.
Our classes are suitable for participants of all ages and abilities, and students may choose to stand or sit as they need.
What participants have said about our classes
"I really enjoyed attending this class. I learned a lot from you and I hope to continue to learn from you in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!" - August 2010
"I came with an open mind since I didn't know what to expect. I enjoyed this class and looked forward to coming on assigned days. Thank you!" - August 2010
“I'm no longer type II diabetic, HDL up 11 points, LDL down 88 points, triglycerides down 112 points. I feel this program is directly related to these posive # changes." - August 2010
"Instructions were low key and [the instructor] patient with us. Thank you for that.” “I like it very much.”
“I use two types of inhalers - one daily the other as needed. Since doing this breathing, I have not yet needed the second one at all. I have really enjoyed this class.”
“Excellent class, excellent instructor.”
“I had trouble doing regular T’ai Chi in the past. Now I feel I can at least get a start and still get some of the benefits from it and if I’m ever ready can move to regular T’ai Chi in the future.”
“John was extremely patient and helpful in teaching us the 18 different movements. He used all available modalities (written instruction, demonstration, and verbal directions) so that we could learn and practice these movements. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the class enjoyable and stress-free."
“I like learning something that’s for a good cause”
“I am definitely walking better”
“John's relaxed attitude, constant encouragement, and positive outlook made this course wonderful. I will continue!”
"John is patient and his costant repetition is very helpful for learning as an older adult"
“Great health benefits for the long haul”
“It’s improved my body – eye co-ordination”
“I wanted to achieve better flexibility and balance, and it’s working”
“History has proven this to be great exercise”
“I have taken a lot of exercise classes, and none are equal to T’ai Chi”
“All the body, muscles and joints get a workout”
“My body has more co-ordination and balance”
"Thank you! this class gives me a wonderful sense of wellbeing"
"I do some moves on my break at work and it helps my day be more stress free"
"I thoroughly enjoy our workouts"
"As always, I appreciate your patience with our 'baby steps'. Providing additional ways to think about a movement is very helpful"
"This class has helped me get my balance back"
"Helps w/balance for my MS"
"John Robertson is a fabulous teacher who is very dedicated to his work!"
"Tai Chi For Health is a gentle, beautiful and flowing exercise routine that is both a joy to do and deeply relaxing. Participants may choose to stand or sit as they need during class." John Robertson ~ January 2008
