Tai Chi for Health Beginner's Class - Guthrie Lourdes Hospital

Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Guthrie Vestal Shippers Road

3101 Shippers Road Vestal
Vestal, NY 13850

Our Guthrie Tai Chi for Health Beginner's class offers a series of short form movements designed to address various health conditions. This class is structured around movement therapy and the application of Tai Chi principles.

Session duration
Our Beginner's Class runs for eight weeks, with sessions each Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., for a total of 16 sessions. Class begins Thursday, Oct. 10 and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. 

Class content
Every session progresses sequentially through a sequence of 12 warm-ups, specific core movements and three cool down forms. The focus is on teaching Tai Chi principles through each forms, aimed at improving core strength, posture, balance and stamina.

Adaptability
This program is adaptable to cater to different fitness levels, making it generally safe for participants of all ages. The gentle, flowing, low-impact movements are particularly suitable for individuals with limited mobility.

Registration
To participate in the class, registration is required for all 16 sessions. The class fee is a total of $60. Class is limited to 15 students. Register online below or call the registration line 607-698-6081, please leave a message and we will call you back. You can also reach our Tai Chi program at Taichi4health@guthrie.org.

Board-certified Tai Chi Instructors

Shaz Bamasi
BSN, RN
Certified in Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention
SUN 73 - Instructor

Caroline Orth
Certified in Tai Chi for arthritis and fall prevention, osteoporosis, rehabilitation, memory, heart and energy.