Colby-Sawyer College (CSC) is a dynamic and
innovative liberal arts and sciences college located in the scenic Lake Sunapee
Region of central New Hampshire. (http://colby-sawyer.edu/).
I was a guest of a friend who was a community member of the Dan and Kathleen Hogan Sports Center. We were there for a physical workout of running, rowing machine, bicycle machine, weights, and one-on-one basketball.
I was a guest of a friend who was a community member of the Dan and Kathleen Hogan Sports Center. We were there for a physical workout of running, rowing machine, bicycle machine, weights, and one-on-one basketball.
On the reception desk I saw the below sign
by senior students seeking older adults to participate in a Tai Chi study. The students were looking for participants to
engage in research looking at the effects of Tai Chi on center of balance and
fall confidence in senior adults. Given
my mantra of, Never say, “I wish I had …”, I provided my wife’s and my email
address to them. A week later we received an invite to participate in this
six-week study.
As the three students readily stated in
the evaluation form we completed, they were not certified in Tai Chi. One of the students had taken Tai Chi lessons
in the summer and prepared a proposal that would provide an opportunity for
them to demonstrate to their faculty capstone committee, the application of
their four years of academic study at CSC.
So, what is Tai Chi? Originating in
ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of
mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be
easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits.
During the first class we were asked to demonstrate certain metrics for the students to measure (stand on one foot, rise from a chair, walk a circle), as well as complete a background form. The students stated at the end of the six weeks they were to again measure the metrics and do an analysis of change from week one to week six.
The below video was taken at the beginning
of week three. The video here in no way is connected to the student capstone, but the theme of this motivation blog, Never
say, “I wish I had …”, hopefully will encourage this reader to try something
they have never tried before. My wife and I now, never have to say, "I wish I had experienced Tai Chi".
And yes, this video is at normal speed. Tai Chi moves are slow motion and low impact.
And yes, this video is at normal speed. Tai Chi moves are slow motion and low impact.
Oh, one more thing. I give my permission to the students to
use this blog and video, and any follow-up post and video I do, in their
capstone as they deem appropriate.
Here are the references used by wife and me as we
researched Tai Chi to practice during days we could not participate at
the college.
• Tai
Chi for Beginners Video | Dr Paul Lam | Free Lesson and Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIOHGrYCEJ4 35 minutes
• Learn
Tai Chi 8 forms for beginners (English version) - Hong Kong Jackysum5
• What
is Tai Chi
https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/what-is-tai-chi/
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