Tai Chi for PD- 12 week Course
With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi is a therapeutic mind-body exercise that integrates gentle movements, rhythmic breathing, and imagery. Tai Chi is practiced to improve strength, balance, flexibility, mental focus, and emotional tranquility.
Tai Chi is increasingly being utilized as part of comprehensive health rehabilitation and prevention programs. New research suggests Tai Chi may have important benefits for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The class is designed for people who are able to stand for the 60-minute program.
Instruction
The instruction for this twelve week course is provided by Stanwood Chang, Jane Moss and Dr. Peter Wayne. (Download Course flier)
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays; September 26th-December 12th
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost:
$175 ; $150 for partners
Venue:
Osher Clinical Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 850 Boylston St. Chestnut Hill, MA
Registration and Contact Details
Space is limited and registration is required. Please contact the Osher Clinical Center for more details: 617-732-9700.
This program is offered together by the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.