Tai Chi Vermont Instructors Sue Rubel and Kathy Tracy led Fundamental Exercises at Senior Solutions Aging Successfully event, Ludlow.
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You can now display your love of the meditative practice of tai chi—and your favorite state—by purchasing a Tai Chi Vermont top. Because we are using Zazzle, you can order the style and color you prefer and get it shipped directly to you. Five percent of every sale goes to Tai Chi Vermont so your purchase helps keep meditation in motion alive in the Green Mountain State.
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Special Events
September is "Fall Prevention Awareness Month," when many senior centers host balance assessments—physical therapists check attendees’ balance with three simple tests—and we introduce tai chi to groups in an effort to spread the word about the practice and our organization. We hope our tai chi instructors can work with physical therapists in their area to can balance assessments for participants. September is a great month for special classes or events so folks can try out tai chi as a fall prevention strategy.
Check with your Area Agency on Aging or local Senior Center to learn about Fall Prevention Awareness events in your area. Here are two special gatherings—
Join Tai Chi Vermont-certified instructors 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, and practice healthy, safe ways to move at a fun, FREE event, sponsored by Senior Solutions! Sue Rubel, Karen Gautney and Jo Bregnard will lead you in a variety of movements. Follow along with qigong fundamental exercises and Fall Prevention tai chi (simplified Sun style). From 10-11:30 there will be tai chi & qigong practices along with seasonal refreshments. Location: Springfield Vermont UU Meetinghouse (21 Fairground Road) or online. Those who register for the online option will get access to the recording.
If joining from home, remember to clear your practice space, wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe and -heel shoes for practice, have a full water bottle with you, and let me know if you have any additional questions by emailing jo@jobregnard.com.
Join Tai Chi Vermont-certified instructors at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 24, and enjoy playing with various tai chi & qigong forms in front of city hall in Montpelier! Central Vermont Council on Aging is sponsoring this event, led by Dyne Sapp and others from 12-12:30. Please arrive early so you can find parking. We hope both tai chi instructors and students will participate.
Watch this space for details on other events we’re planning!
Special Practice Opportunities
Second Saturdays, 10-12, we’ll gather at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, 58 Barre St., 2nd floor to enjoy shared tai chi forms—Fall Prevention Tai Chi (Sun Style short form), Sun 73 forms (Sun long style), Yang 24 forms, and other forms you want to share. Open to both Instructors and experienced students. Let’s enjoy the synergy of tai chi together. No need to register. But for more info email Ellie Hayes. Next gathering is Feb. 8 when Lunar New Year will also be celebrated!!
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Beverly Blakeney continues to lead Nam Hoa Internal Arts practice again this year in Vergennes. Learn and practice the Longevity Tree, Tiger, Dragon and Yang Application forms. Bixby Hall (upstairs), Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main Street, Vergennes. Saturdays 10:00-12:00. Next gathering is Feb. 15. For more info email Beverly Blakeney.