I asked the Hoppers Crossing class what are their thoughts about Tai Chi and about our Thursday evening class. The following are some of their responses:<\/p>\n
Sirisha: \u201cThursday evening Tai Chi time feels like family time. Fitness, fun and relaxation with a great bunch of people\u2026What more could I ask for!\u201d<\/p>\n
Gayle: \u201cVery welcoming at Tai Chi and as a new member l am enjoying learning a new
\nskill which helps with my balance and co-ordination.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gavin: \u201cI used to live in Shepperton and a man, David Vannen, started a Tai Chi academy. I learnt six levels of the Yang style with him. I practiced it for quite a few years but eventually would forget some of the moves and not practice enough. I\u2019m pleased to find Celestial Tai Chi teaching Yang style as well.
\nI was referred by Yaro, who\u2019s also attending.
\nMy big question at present is how Tai Chi and Qigong might have a beneficial effect for my Type 2 diabetes. I do a fair bit of walking and like riding to burn off the carbs. Tai Chi may have some moderating influence on the condition. I\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Greg: \u201cI never did do enough homework!\u201d<\/p>\n
Kaarin: \u201cTai chi has become my best friend. I cherish it and it allows me to cherish myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Edith: \u201cI came to Tai Chi after injuring my knees doing high impact aerobics. Then one day I saw an advertisement in the local paper which said, \u2018Come and try Tai Chi\u2019. Since I was missing my exercise, I decided to give it a try. I expected to simply find a different form of exercise; what I found was a whole new world of language, which I decided to study, of culture, history, music, a differing world view. This led to travel, my late husband and I travelled to China (twice), Singapore, Hong Kong (several times) Malaysia, Taiwan. We discovered a whole new and fascinating culture, very different from our British upbringing! It was certainly an eye opening, life changing advertisement!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLove doing Tai Chi \u2013 My balance has greatly improved.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI enjoy the holistic approach with the Tai Chi class.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCo-ordination, balance, strength, focus, restoring energy, friendship. My tank is full!\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nInstructor, Hoppers Crossing<\/strong><\/p>\n