Tai Chi for Wellbeing Classes | St Andrews Village

🌿 Tai Chi for Wellbeing offers fun, health-focused sessions at St Andrews Village Community Centre in Glendowie, Auckland. These classes incorporate functional movements designed to enhance your strength and balance, supporting your everyday activities. Chairs are available to assist with standing balance exercises.

This class is perfect for those with limited mobility as well as people with reasonable mobility who are comfortable with physical activities.

• Instructor: Stacy Shramana
• Location: St Andrews Village Community Centre, 207 Riddell Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071
• Cost: $7 per session
• Contact: (09) 576 3705

Benefits of Tai Chi for Kiwis of All Ages 🧘‍♀️ 💪 ✨

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that has gained popularity throughout New Zealand for its remarkable health benefits. This gentle exercise form combines slow, deliberate movements with mindful breathing and mental focus.

Practicing Tai Chi regularly can provide numerous advantages:

• Improved balance and stability: The controlled movements help reduce fall risk, particularly important for older adults
• Enhanced flexibility and strength: Regular practice gently works your muscles and joints without strain
• Stress reduction: The meditative nature of Tai Chi promotes relaxation and mental clarity
• Better posture: Learn proper body alignment that carries over into everyday activities
• Increased energy and vitality: Many practitioners report feeling more energetic after sessions

Tai Chi is particularly valuable for those looking to maintain mobility and independence as they age. The accessible nature of these classes—with chair support available—means you can participate regardless of your current fitness level.

Unlike high-impact exercises, Tai Chi is gentle on the joints while still providing effective conditioning. The focus on mindfulness also offers a welcome break from the hectic pace of modern life, making it as beneficial for mental wellbeing as it is for physical health.

No special equipment or previous experience is needed to begin—just comfortable clothing and a willingness to try something new. Join fellow Aucklanders in discovering this rewarding practice that has supported health and wellbeing for centuries.