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T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a traditional Chinese Martial Art practiced as a health promotion and wellness exercise. It was proven to be good for coordination, balance and is low intensity Aerobic exercise. It is an Internal Form of kung fu. T'ai chi is used for stress reduction, lowering blood pressure, improving balanceas well as a traditional martial art. The class will be taught in a step by step method and include ch'i kung breathing exercises, traditional health promotion exercises adn a step-by-step instruction in the Yang Style Symmetrical Form. Researchers from LLU showed the curriculum we teach at UCR improved balance adn lowered blood pressures in adults and Diabetics with neuropathy. Harvey Kurland is officially certified by the Chinese Tai Chi Chuan Association. Research articles on curriculum https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26454826/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32947783/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28434472/ Sign up online or at the SRC front counter.

-Wear loose comfortable clothing and athletic footwear. NO JEANS. -No refunds on classes unless class is cancelled by Recreation Class Manager -We do not pro-rate classes unless class schedule is modified by Recreation Class Manager -If registering online, please visit the front counter to obtain a facility access card on the first day of class.