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What is Adapted
Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese exercise, graceful movements with a focus on breathing and mindfulness. It promotes relaxation, balance, and overall well-being, making it accessible to people of all ages experiences and all levels of disability. Adapted Tai Chi takes these principles and modifies the practice to accommodate individuals with varying abilities or health conditions. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone can experience the benefits of Tai Chi, enhancing their physical and mental health in a supportive environment.

Adapted Tai Chi

This compact 1 day course covers the essential skills and knowledge to run an Adapted Tai Chi service. Perfect if your new to Tai Chi, just getting started or need a refresher.

What does the course cover?​​

Essential theory and best practice

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  • What is Tai Chi

  • Terminology and theory

  • Warm up exercise.

  • Foundational exercises

    • Sitting​

    • Standing

  • Learning and teaching a form (a set of moves linked together)

  • Facilitating a group to develop a form

  • Using equipment to compliment Tai Chi learning

    • Props ​

    • Aids

    • Resources​

  • Demonstration in how to run a class from beginning to end

  • Site specific skills

    • How to get the most out of your facilities and equipment.

    • Skill development for your needs.

What's new?

  • Sharing of findings from recent published studies 

  • New warm up routine

  • 3 new equipment techniques 
  • How to meet sensory impairment needs​

Course Details

  • Course duration - 1 day

  • Course type - Face to Face

  • Instructor - LD Specialist Physiotherapist with at least 10+ adapted tai chi experience.

  • Attendance - Typically for 10-20 (dependent on your organization needs and facility). 

  • Previous experience -Suitable for all

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