6 Minute Beginner Tai Chi Exercise

[@animula6908]

I’m not a senior, but I aspire to be one day. Exercises like this are a safe way for anyone to improve functional balance and agility in unexpected ways. I see how it can prevent injury in more vigorous workouts to include these very mild movements in a fitness routine. Thank you.

[@RCPrepping]

62 years old. Obese. 100+ pounds overweight. Started bicycle commuting and changing my diet two months ago. Been looking for an additional exercise that I can add to my daily routine. I belive Tai Chi is it!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Good for you taking charge of your health! Tai chi or qigong would be great to add in for balance and flexible joints. Keep me posted on your progress.

[@shamsyjadidy6635]

I am 64. yesterday I found this video and I did this exercise today. It is good and an energetic exercise, and also short, I hope I do it regulerly.

[@denise2699]

Thanks Cindy. Lovely morning practice. Very relaxing and centring. Thanks for sharing

[@bevanderson9902]

As someone who suffers from fibromyalgia I find this stretching video fabulous. Very gentle yet loosens pain points significantly.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

So glad it helps. Sometimes a softer approach is just what the body needs to get moving! Thanks for watching.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Glad thy are helping! And good for you for taking charge of your health.

[@wendyhannan2454]

Another fibromyalgia sufferer here, my Dr said to do Tai Chi every day. This is perfect to start with, if I over do any exercise the pain becomes worse. I need to pace myself if I want to do it longer I’ll repeat this Tai Chi. Thank you , I’m so glad I found you, I have subscribed, and I’m watching from down under, Australia 🇦🇺🐨

[@krystalharwood6359]

Mrs. Cindy, i wanna thank u for this! i am not a senior but in my late 30s with hip arthritis and this has really helped me along with another qigong workout i do! much love

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Good for you being proactive. Thank you for taking the time to let me know the video helped. Keep up your dedication!

[@aliciabrown3054]

Coming out of a pinched nerve at 7 th cervical. Doing pt exercises . Your exercises that don’t put weight on hands and stress shoulders have been a blessing. Thank you!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Ouch! Hope the pain has subsided. Thank you for letting me know the videos have helped. Keep me posted. Thank you for watching!

[@lesleywebber9374]

I love your videos Cindy You have changed my life Thank you so much With love from the UK

[@FitnessWithCindy]

So glad to hear the videos are helpful. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Keep up your dedication to being strong and healthy.

[@leighclark5257]

Lovely, clear instruction. Thank you.

[@apostatepaul]

Thank you SO much Cindy!! I put this on every morning and have gradually extended the number of times I do each move by pausing. You’ve been a revelation 🙏🙏💖💖💖💖

[@allieaudio9965]

I am not a senior but I enjoy your exercises and find them very beneficial.

[@bitchdez]

I'm only 29 but this video helps my morning creaks out a lot and even tho you don't mention it helping this, I noticed it helps bowel movements for me. I wonder if anyone else has found it helpful for that too.

[@squishmcphee2529]

Awww, this was so nice! Hit everything that hurts and made it moveable. Feels good, thank you 🙏 ☺️

[@apostatepaul]

I’m so grateful for this video!! I play it every day.

[@Doreen3010]

Wonderfully simple and yet so effective! TY C ❤️ from Mumbai

[@joylethbridge5361]

Just found this video and found it very useful as I have a chronic lung disease and found it very helpful….thank you❤️.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Thank you for letting me know. Good for you finding ways to stay strong and strengthen the lung capacity you do have left.

[@co0ki3M0NstAr]

Thank you Ms Cindy you are awesome I'm 30 but extremely close to my grandma (she's pretty much a mom to me) when we lived in California she did Tai Chi every morning now she's 80 (still Quite flexible for her age) and I Wana thank you for these gentle work outs I can do with her. Also you have such a smooth and relaxing speaking voice. Thank you and bless you 💝

[@pennellpennell3265]

Hi there, this was a great mini stretch. Felt awesome!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Keep up your dedication to good health.

[@unibuilt8455]

Thank you so much. I'm 70 from Philippines.

[@ylahklarashemidahpadilla4809]

Came across your channel while I was looking for zumba videos for my grandparents. I admire your enthusiasm! Stay healthy ❤

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Glad you found us. Now we can all have fun staying healthy together. Gotta keep it moving! Thank you for your comments and health and blessings to you all!

[@evelynaquino6469]

Thank you Cindy for helping me to stretch myself and im happy have found your simple but very effective workout , really needed that way of yours, more power to your channel, Godbless n be safe😘

[@annievangumster4322]

Thank you very mucht for these fine exercises; they are working!!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

So glad you are feeling some benefits from your discipline of exercising. And thanks for watching.

[@elabiesiada3754]

I have lumbar stenosis and my doctor recommended Tai Chai - this is the best start. Thank you, Cindy!

[@azkid883]

This isn’t Tai chi , I hope you found this out long ago.

[@juanitawilkerson7303]

I am truly enjoying your video. God bless you. Keep up the good Work.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Thank you Juanita for your support. So glad to hear you are watching and taking charge of your health.

[@kathleenfranklin6928]

I’m so sluggish from sitting around recovering from a fractured wrist , this is gentle yet helps me stretch. Great stater, love it. Thank you ❣️

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Have you tried this video: www.fitnesswithcindy.com/hand-pain-exercises-for-arthritis-neuropathy-and-more/ I also do this massage daily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYbVn6WHaL-Ed6c......Let me know if any of these work and thanks for watching.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

OOps...wrong person...do not do these, they were meant for someone else.....Thanks for watching...Do what your therapist recommends for wrist. And happy healing!

[@marychuyrea5067]

Thank you so much Cindy, this is perfect for me, I am 68 old and 35 year with arthritis. 🙏🏼💐💝

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Good for you finding a gentle way to be moving. I have arthritis as well and the tai chi and Qigong have helped me so many times. Thank you for taking nthe time to let me know. Keep up your practice.

[@tiffanybittman7523]

Tried it this morning I'll have to do it more often.

[@lindatallman5896]

Thank you! I appreciate that it is fairly easy to follow you...easier than others I have tried! Much appreciation!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Thank you for watching!

[@agglyusr]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@gracavasc]

Thanks for this great way to start the day!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Yes, for me with arthritis, anything to get my motor started! Thank you for watching,

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Thanks much. So happy to have found your channel

[@dimpsthealien333]

I'm 51. First timer. I guess it's a sign that I'm out of shape since I worked up a sweat. Great video! Thank you!

[@jan0201]

Wonderful! I feel so energetic, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️😷

[@timd5343]

simple just what i need thank you

[@johngore9353]

Beautiful and inspiring indeed❤

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Good to hear. Glad you are working on staying healthy an strong!💪😊

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

you have an amazing physique. What an awesome role model for seniors! I prefer to call them older adults, as it sounds more positive am I right? Well done Cindy :) Love from Western Canada

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Pauline, thank you so much for your kind support. Glad you are staying active to remain healthy and strong. Stay well!

[@MargaretRichardson-f9l]

Suffering from fibromyalgia i found the stretching really good helped found it very gentle.

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

Thank teacher!

[@itsallgoodb]

Okay Cindy, loving the good energy!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Good to hear! Keep up your dedication to good health!

[@anittaburgess4403]

Thank U! I was searching 4 this.

[@sarahkahl316]

This is something I can actually do!

[@MarieGillis-yy8lz]

Love this.❤

[@orangezebra8668]

ThankYou so much

[@145FREE]

I do it first thing in the morning. Loosens the stiffness. Gets the circulation moving!

[@suzywernet5312]

Nice, thank you.

[@icaremusic1]

great video

[@khadichou1234]

Merci très chère Cindy ❤❤❤

[@FitnessWithCindy]

You are welcome. Keep up your dedication o good health.

[@sharrongarcia4686]

love this

[@marilynnpicciotti1254]

Love this!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Yes, sometimes we need some gentle movement to get the blood flowing and the joints unlocked. Along with some good cleansing breaths. Thank you for watching and stay well.

[@jimg.arejola4695]

Can you please demo a Qigong exetvise for hypertension?

[@allanblum3993]

Dear Cindy, I use this exercise every morning and I love it! However, more and more frequently I am having difficulty getting it to begin at the beginning and do not understand why this is happening? Please explain why I have this problem. Thank you. ADB,MD

[@TheSolitary1]

Thanxx for this video 🌹

[@lynnjobe4624]

Love the videos. I try for 3 daily. I have RA and my hands are real bad. Any ideas or hope? Thank you

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Have you tried this video: www.fitnesswithcindy.com/hand-pain-exercises-for-arthritis-neuropathy-and-more/ I also do this massage daily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYbVn6WHaL-Ed6c......Let me know if any of these work and thanks for watching.

[@jploughlin1358]

☘️thank you☘️

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

Can you provide the link for your in bed morning stretches for seniors who need to get moving? I can’t find it. Thank you.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Thank you for asking. You can find it here: www.fitnesswithcindy.com/conquer-morning-stiffness-before-getting-out-of-bed/ Stay well.

[@user-ei8rb7sj6c]

TY so much!

[@FitnessWithCindy]

@@user-ei8rb7sj6c Welcome!

[@janetbeaumont634]

I just found your taichi class, I only saw half of it. I would like to join your class. Ho do l get it again

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Hi Janet , go to www:fitnesswithcindy.com and click on free videos .Scroll down to the stretch section and it should be there. Thank you for asking!

[@azkid883]

I hope you found real Tai chi as it would be more productive.

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

Just starting🐞

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Great! 👍😊

[@Whitsounds]

How is this taichi ? This is an exercise video .

[@junghjoo6002]

Hey! Thank you so much! Is this good for old people with high blood pressure?

[@lesleywebber9374]

I love Cindy I have come back from the docs and he’s reduced my meds because my blood pressure has improved and I’m sure it’s down to her and I work with her every day

[@back-seat-driver1355]

A friend of mine recently recommended to learn tai chi online with The tai chi academy from Chris Davis, with Discover Taiji from Adam Mizner or taijiacademy from Liang de Hua in the next lock down period What do you think?

[@BWater-yq3jx]

The fact she calls this Tai Chi tells us she doesn't do Tai Chi. No point in asking her opinion. But in general, if you have no prior experience, learning online is not the best option, unless you're recording yourself and getting feedback. The fact you're watching this and then seeking her opinion on Tai Chi 😖 suggests you should learn in person from a legit practitioner.

[@lesleywebber9374]

I have been practising Qigong for several years and it incorporates a lot of Cindys movements I find this video invigorating and your comment rather insulting.

[@samanthapeterson1444]

Nice gentle stretch, based on Chi Kung. From the comments, people are obviously getting a lot out of it :). It's not Tai Chi though.

[@azkid883]

These is just a series of “ warm up “ movements.

[@mauricechan5090]

Thanks ;I want to learn self defense too..

[@FitnessWithCindy]

It is a great practice. I took twaekwondo years ago and it is very disciplined activity. Good for you for keeping active. Stay well!

[@JulieBratzke]

It was very nice!!😂

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Keep up your dedication to staying healthy! 👍😊

[@Zootat]

When I die I want to go quietly in my sleep like my grandpa did. Not kicking and screaming like the passengers in his car.

[@extremelyfriendlyamigasele5481]

I SELENA these exercises because of BODYBUILDING and MARTIALVARTS.

[@southernpaganprincess7739]

I have neuropathy there no feeling better in the morning lol it’s 24/7. That’s why I’m here.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

So good to hear you are being proactive! Do you feel beter later in the day?

[@southernpaganprincess7739]

@@FitnessWithCindy no but my massage therapist is Mandarine and he doesn’t speak much English but when I hurt he just repeats Tai Chi, Tai Chi. So here I am. I have watched him practice and it’s so beautiful to watch him. It’s like watching someone in a dream who really knows how to slow dance. Beautiful. Also, being that he is older than I am and significantly more flexible tells me that I need to learn Tai Chi

[@nicoletremblay4292]

9

[@nancyzi5722]

Yum

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Thanks for watching!

[@spaciodecm]

Gorgeous)))))

[@trinalenchewski1233]

Why is it these Beginner or for Seniors videos go so fast with the movements?? IF this is to be effective, should you not speak slowly and not rush us through the moves?. Even if it is a 6 min wake up.. mind body and soul movements should feel rushed through No?

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Good question. Exercise is such a personal journey .You have to go with what works for you. If I go too slow, the joints lock and the synovial fluid does not move through my joints. For myself, I suffer when I hold a position too long. However, many Yoga students find many benefits in holding their poses. Seek out what works for you. My daughter loves Yoga with Adrienne so you might check out her very helpful videos. Not every exercise is right for everyone. So keep up your search but mostly feel well! Input is so helpful, so thank you!

[@herekittykitty0099]

you can actually adjust the speed of the video by hitting the three dots in the upper right corner and where it says playback speed hit that and it gives you 0.5 etc. that’s how I learned how to do Zorba’s dance 😎

[@terrydaniels9126]

Ok Cindy arthritis strech a l probably helps

[@wendimorgan73]

Nice exercises but not really Tai Chi. Thank you tho.

[@BWater-yq3jx]

No Tai Chi here.

[@andrewhoward750]

Why is this "branded" as Tai Chi? There is no authentic tai chi here. (I am not denying the possible effectiveness of the movements, just the hijacking of the name.)

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Should have labeled it qigong😤

[@quiltmomma5157]

It’s a good video, but I can’t watch her. She looks like a scarecrow.

[@FitnessWithCindy]

Too funny! Thank you for your input.😍