Introducing Tai Chi to the Community

This has been a great year of opportunity for introducing Tai Chi to various groups in several communities. First came the chance to tell a group of more than fifty SIRS (Seniors In Retirement) in Petaluma about some of the health and well-being advantages of practicing Tai Chi – a perfect choice for the number one New Year’s resolution to exercise.
Just a week ago, I was asked to lead groups to practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong at the Santa Rosa “Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference” where about a thousand participants gathered to learn many aspects of “Living Well With Diabetes”.
And most recently at Rohnert Park’s Rancho Cotate High School’s “Unity Week” I had the pleasure of demonstrating sword and fan forms, giving some Chinese history and background of Tai Chi, leading students in Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements, and getting them to test their balance by standing on one leg.
All of this has been rewarding and helped to get out the message that Tai Chi and Qi Gong are for all ages. The earlier you begin, the more advantages you get – for life!