Tai Chi for Balance | Dr Paul Lam Tai Chi

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

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[@bowilliams793]

Tai chi has worked wonders for my balance after my stroke

[@MasterMjB913]

cannot believe this works so well!!

[@cmitchell7347]

Was introduced to Tai Chi in the 80s. Embraced it, and Qi Gong, on and off over the decades. Loved both but always struggled with balance and now rely on a walker. Have done almost daily yoga for nearly 20 years but, more recently, shy away from standing poses (when once was able to do tree, dancer, etc). Did this video along with your Tai Chi Walking and thoroughly appreciated both in spite of how extremely challenging they proved to be. But a small reminder of how much I used to enjoy doing Tai Chi and the sensation of how the body feels in those movements. Need to make these a daily practice. Thank you.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

C Mitchell, I am so glad you enjoyed it! One of the things I love about tai chi is that it is so accessible

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I also have a playlist of more tai chi videos you might enjoy. And more daily practices to come (including next week) kzbin.info/aero/PLRoMc382exGiO3E_mpTRkSB8tfOBDZJKx

[@MarieCourcelles]

Thank you! I enjoy your soft tone of voice and the exercises.

[@bowilliams793]

This really helps with my balance after my stroke plus it's super relaxing

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Bo, Glad it helped!

[@steveharveysteveharvey2867]

New student and although I have a teacher.. I love your methods and they are helping me to improve greatly. Thank you.

[@eave01]

Wonderful job, Anne. Your videos are always so peaceful and helpful.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am so glad you enjoyed it, Marry! The next few tai chi videos coming out get even better :) kzbin.info/aero/PLRoMc382exGiO3E_mpTRkSB8tfOBDZJKx

[@vh3859]

Hi Ann. I definitely benefited from video. I have problems with balance so loved it! Vanessa

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am so glad it was helpful to you, Vanessa! You might enjoy this playlist of tai chi videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLRoMc382exGiO3E_mpTRkSB8tfOBDZJKx

[@debsmith2789]

Thank you. I feel more grounded .

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I am so glad, Deb. Thanks for practicing with me!

[@womantowomanyogatherapy9229]

Terrific - simple but toning and centering. Thank you Anne - I don't even have arthritis and loved it.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@sandra.jeannette]

nice and very clear instructions 😊

[@yvonnemariane2265]

SPLENDID!!

[@antran6741]

Thank you so much, I like your demonstration.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HA-in1me]

excellent

[@loganhojohn1197]

Dear miss anne do u have any tricks of remembering movements of tai chi n keep balance in check

[@iris.fuentescastellano9145]

I'll be back I need to make dinner ok

[@lisamg9709]

She never mentions the breath. The breath is a major part of Tai Chi.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

Hi Lisa, for breathing I say to focus on breathing in and out from the nose smoothly and naturally (unless you are stuffed up and then the mouth is a back up, but not ideal).

[@lisamg9709]

@@AnnSwansonWellness I mean coordinating the in/out breath with the movement. That's important.

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

@@lisamg9709 You are right that breathing is so important! My teacher Dr. Paul Lam teaches that for beginners, it is most important to just breath comfortably. That is what is done in the over 35 studies that this particular routine is used for. Then, once you get your balance and coordination and memorize tai chi movements, you can add breath with the movement. (Usually inhales are for more internal movements and exhales for external). But, to not overwhelm beginners, I believe this teaching method is a nice way to start :) If you want to add breath control, feel free!

[@williamsimpson-k2d]

Healing Music? Meditation Music? Relaxing Music? No. Those sounds lurking in the background are just irritating. Counterproductive.