Tai Chi - 8 Week Beginner's Coure
Tai Chi - 8 Week Beginner's Coure
Presented by Fiona Biancotto.
What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an ancient and gentle exercise that originated in China. It involves gentle, flowing movements that are performed in a slow, controlled and relaxed manner. Today Tai Chi is practised throughout the world as a highly effective way to promote better health of body and mind.
The Program
Harmony Tai Chi, in conjunction with ADAVIC, is offering an 8 week beginner’s course in Tai Chi, commencing February 10th (7:30-8:30 PM, in Kew). During this 8 week program, you will learn the “first 6 movements” in the Tai Chi for Wellness set. The program is based on the Sun style of Tai Chi, and has been designed by Dr. Paul Lam and a team of medical and Tai Chi experts.
(Dr. Lam, a practicing western-trained medical doctor and Tai Chi master for 30 years, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. His programs are specially designed to be simple, safe, and effective for people of any age and fitness level).
Also in this program you will learn the underlying essential principles of Tai Chi, a little of its history, and also some qi-gong (“chi-gong”) breathing exercises.
Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes suitable for exercise. It is also recommended that you bring a water bottle!
To assist with evaluation of the Tai Chi program, participants will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire prior to commencing, and also at the end of the 8-week program.
Benefits of Tai Chi
- suitable for almost anyone
- engages the body and mind
- helps to relieve stress and anxiety
- improves strength, balance, fitness and coordination
- helps reduce high blood pressure
- improves concentration
- provides a sense of accomplishment
- can be practiced alone or in a group
- not based on religion
- group practice builds friendships
- can be practiced anywhere
- doesn’t require special equipment or clothing
- it is non-competitive
Tai Chi Leader Profile
Fiona Biancotto is an Occupational Therapist (B. App. Sci. O.T.), a qualified Tai Chi leader, a
Member of the Tai Chi Association of Australia (TCAA) and a member of ADAVIC.
Fiona originally began studying Tai Chi as a self-help tool to assist with the management of anxiety and panic attacks. She now wishes to pass on her knowledge of Tai Chi and the great potential benefits it can offer to others who experience anxiety and related issues.
For more details, including outline the classes for each week, 
please download this form. 
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DATES: Tuesday evenings 7.30pm - 8.30pm 10th February to 31st March 2009 LOCATION: Kew Senior Citizen's Centre (Hall) 533 High Street
Morning and Afternoon tea provided but please BYO lunch and a notepad and pen. Pauline and her team at the Life Development Centre generously donate their time and services at this annual event. All proceeds are directed to fund the work of the Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria (ADAVIC) REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:
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