Free Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong for Seniors Classes at Retirement Residence in California
Prevention Magazine reported that “T’ai Chi may be the best exercise for people over the age of 60, providing cardio fitness, muscle strength, and flexibility all in one simple workout that is easy on the joints.”
(PRWEB) August 4, 2005 -- Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation has been
invited by the Deer Park Retirement Residence of Novato, CA, to teach a free Tai
Chi and Qigong for Seniors program to their residents. The class will be open to
the public as well, for a $5.00 drop in fee.
The Qigong exercises taught
in this class are gentle, easy-to-follow, and excellent for those who are
elderly, partially disabled, or dealing with life-altering
illnesses
Practicing Tai Chi & Qigong helps to enhance the immune
system and increase circulation, decrease chronic pain, hypertension and the
effects of stress.
Elizabeth Meloney, an advanced teacher at the Paul D.
Pickens II Research Foundation, and Brigitte McCulloch, a Teacher-in-Training,
will run these classes. Elizabeth and Brigitte are compassionate, sensitive
teachers and are especially qualified for teaching seniors.
“We teach the
seniors to have a direct experience of their own energy, and show them exercises
to boost their energy for increased health and happiness. It is such a joy for
me to help our elders improve their lives,” says Elizabeth Meloney.
The
one hour Qigong classes will be held twice-monthly starting August 23, 2005.
Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit
educational foundation dedicated to the support of integrative modalities and
improving the health and quality of life of the community through public
education, research, health programs and training of health-care providers and
other practitioners.
What is Qigong? Qigong is a four-thousand-year old
health system, one of the four main pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine
along with acupuncture, herbs and massage. Qigong has been found to be effective
at preventing loss of balance and falling injuries among the elderly. Qigong
techniques are suitable for men and women, young and old, athletes and
sedentary, and for the disabled. All styles are based on similar principles:
relaxed, rooted posture; straight, supple spine; diaphragmatic respiration-- the
abdomen expanding on inhalation, retracting on exhalation; fluid movements
without excess effort; and tranquil awareness. Qigong supports and enhances all
modalities of health-care.
Contact:
Deer Park Retirement Residence is
located at 646 Canyon Road in Novato. For more information, call the Activities
Director of Deer Park Retirement Residence at 415.897.0054 or Cheryl Lynne
Rubbo, Executive Director of Paul D. Pickens II Research Foundation, at
415.456.9095.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/8/prweb268682.htm