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Tai Chi for Wellness - Oakhurst Location: Oakhurst Place 2178 Bruce Road, Delaware, OH 43015 Tai Chi involves “very slow, graceful movements; each flows directly into the next while the body remains in constant motion,” says Lucas, “the exercise promotes feelings of serenity and well-being, achieved by performing gentle movements – called forms – that help you to better connect your mind and body.” Scientific research shows, Tai Chi has been proved to reduce stress and tension; improve posture and balance; increase muscle strength, agility, and flexibility; improve quality of sleep; relieve chronic pain; increase energy and endurance. An estimated 2.5 million Americans are all experiencing the benefits of practicing Tai Chi and nearly 250 million people worldwide are also performing the gentle and slow movements. The reason so many people participate: Tai Chi is gentle and powerful. Tai Chi is great for all ages and even for people who are suffering from arthritis or chronic back pain. Due to the low impact movements anyone can try Tai Chi and everyone can benefit from it. In Tai Chi, the external condition of a person’s body and the mental/emotional well-being of that person are all affected. Tai Chi improves the bioenergetics of the body and the blood; most general chronic diseases and non-active ailments can be helped with Tai Chi exercises. Although Tai Chi does not treat or cure cancer, it does make it easier to control and process. According to Harvard Health Publications, “There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems… [It] has shown potential for improving quality of life and functional capacity (the physical ability to carry out normal daily activities, such as work or exercise) in women suffering from breast cancer or the side effects of breast cancer treatment.”