This Tai Chi is being offered in partnership with the Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute and will be taught by instructor Chen-Yu Tsuei. She has an extensive dance background including a BFA from The Julliard School and a Masters of Science Degree in Arts Administration from Drexel University.
Tai chi has been practiced in China for centuries as a means of improving the flow of energy within the body, and also as a martial art. Tai chi is an exercise|movement and breathing system that exercises all the joints and major muscle groups while circulating the "Qi" (氣), the internal energy. It is the circulation of the "Qi" that prevents or mitigates disease and debility. Because of Tai Chi's emphasis on the correct form and feeling of each movement, it is practiced very slowly and gently. Completely non-impact, yet involving the entire body. Tai Chi promotes strength, stamina, and flexibility while tempering the joints of participants. Because the whole body moves as one, Tai Chi cultivates the link between mind and body, enhancing balance and coordination. You develop confident ease of movement.
The cost of this program is $5 per person and pre-registration is required.
What to know before you go:
- Loose comfortable clothing is recommended.
- A flat, flexible fitness shoe is recommended. Heeled shoes are discouraged as they make balance difficult.
- Bring water, you may want sunscreen and bug spray as the class is outdoors.
This is a Dauphin County Park Rx Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. A portion of the program costs is funded by this sponsorship. All Park Rx programs encourage spending time outdoors in nature for a healthier you.
In the event of inclement weather, the class will be canceled and you will be given a full refund. Notification will be made via email at least 1-hour prior to the program start time.
A waiver is required for participation in all physically active programs with Dauphin County Parks & Recreation Department. Please review the waiver for participation as part of your registration process. If the participant is under 18 years of age, the waiver needs to be accepted by the parent or guardian.