Tai Chi for Beginners | Parnell Community Centre

🧘 Join our beginner-friendly Tai Chi classes at the Parnell Community Centre! Learn slow, continuous movements designed to promote wellbeing, improve coordination and balance in a supportive environment.

Class Details:

• Suitable for those with limited to reasonable mobility
• Perfect for beginners with no previous experience
• $76 for 8 sessions - excellent value!
• Located at The Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052

This class is perfect for those who may use walking aids or have reduced strength and balance, as well as people with reasonable mobility who can walk without assistance and feel comfortable with physical activities.

To book your spot or learn more, contact Keilee Chan:

• Phone: 09 379 2095
• Email: keilee.chan@villagesquare.org.nz

Benefits of Tai Chi for Your Wellbeing 🌿

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has evolved into a gentle form of exercise that can help reduce stress and improve overall health. Often described as "meditation in motion," this practice offers numerous benefits:

• Improved Balance and Stability: The slow, deliberate movements help strengthen muscles and improve proprioception, reducing fall risk especially among older adults.
• Stress Reduction: The meditative qualities of Tai Chi help calm the mind and reduce anxiety through focused breathing and gentle movements.
• Better Coordination: Regular practice enhances body awareness and coordination between different parts of the body.
• Increased Flexibility: The flowing postures gently stretch muscles and increase range of motion in joints.
• Enhanced Mental Clarity: The mind-body connection fostered in Tai Chi can improve concentration and mental wellbeing.

Tai Chi is particularly beneficial for Kiwis looking for a low-impact exercise option that still provides significant health benefits. Unlike high-intensity workouts, Tai Chi puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it accessible for most people regardless of fitness level.

Our beginner classes focus on fundamental movements and proper form in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. You'll learn the basic Tai Chi principles and simple sequences that form the foundation of this ancient practice. No special equipment is needed - just comfortable clothes and flat shoes. 🌟