Welcome to Therapeutic Tai Chi with Adrian

We focus on both the martial arts aspects of Tai Chi  as well as the therapeutic benefits of Tai Chi for each type of Tai Chi practitioner, customizing programs, when appropriate, for the optimal health and wellness  of the average as well as the physically challenged Tai Chi practitioner.

What is Tai Chi

Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you're an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.
Source: Mayo Clinic on Tai Chi

Who can take Tai Chi

EVERYONE!
Tai Chi is very gentle in movement and can be modified based on your own mobility.
You can do tai chi standing, seated, or with support. Tai Chi can accommodate everyone in almost any condition and provide great benefits even in a short period of time.

Who we are

Adrian VanKeuren brings over 900 hours of combined classroom and teaching experience in Tai Chi. She is a certified Tai Chi instructor and teaches at the Tai Chi Dojo and holds additional classes at The Sanctuary Wellness Center.

Tai Chi is better than the best Vitamin!
There are tremendous benefits to be had by daily Tai Chi practice, some of which are:

• Lowers blood pressure
• Greater balance -reduces risk of falling
• Strengthens Core Muscles
• Strengthens Immune System
• Increases blood flow
• Increases oxygen flow to all parts of the body
• Stimulates Vagus nerve
• Massages internal organs
• Improves metabolism
• Reduces stress
• Increases positive mood
• Reduces inflammation
• Increases sinew strength
• Strengthens muscles of diaphragm
• Strengthens bones
  

Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) breathing

In all our Tai Chi practices, we make sure to incorporate Qigong (pronounced Chi Kung) breathing. It is deep diaphragmatic breathing for elasticity of the waist, blood circulation to the brain and stimulation for the kidneys for carrying off toxic accumulations so you can refresh the body’s energy.

Benefits of Qigong Breathing

• Reduces Stress
• Improves memory & sleep
• Increases energy & vitality
• Slows respiration
• Improves cardio-pulmonary function
• Lowers resting heart rate
• Increases lung capacity
• Improves brain function
• Increases overall well-being

“Your breath should be deep, slow, silent and long. This will reinvigorate you completely.”    …Sifu Jou, Tsung Hwa