Older adults that are students of the Tai chi Moving for Better Balance practice often wonder if the Balance Practice is really Tai chi. It is. It's a modified version of the Yang Style Simplified 8 Form, which is a modification of the Yang Style 24 Short Form which is a modification of the Full Yang Style 108 Form! In between there is also a 40 Form. Whew! In other words, it encapsulates the principles of Tai chi with the purpose of improving balance. Some Balance Form

If you are new to this website or any exercise website or in person program, this blogger has posted reminders in the past but it's time to repeat the best way to approach any exercise program under consideration, in this case, tai chi. Talk to your health care provider. Do you have high blood pressure, a bad knee or knee replacement, scoliosis, a breathing or balance issue, a back injury, a heart condition, diabetes, etc. etc. etc. ? Maybe you are pretty healthy but have not

Tai Chi Silver Sneakers Edition This official video, available for free on YouTube (it's 4 years old at least) is a good introduction for seniors interested in improving their balance and following a short (less than 15 minutes) routine daily. Commercials are for the benefit of and inserted by the poster on YouTube and in no way affiliated with this blogger. This is a very easy and relaxing introduction to Tai Chi/Balance inspired exercise!

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