Tai Chi on the Trail begins soon
The Injury Prevention Program of the Holmes County General Health District in conjunction with the Holmes County Park District will offer, for the third year, Tai Chi on the Trail. This free course will be held every Wednesday, June 14 through Aug. 23 from 5:15-6 p.m. at the pavilion at Millersburg Depot/Hipp Station.
New this year, the Holmes County General Health District will offer beginning and advanced classes during the Wednesday course. The beginning class is for those who are new to the Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance program or for those who have taken the class before but need to relearn the movements. The advanced class is geared toward those who have taken the class multiple times and are coming to refine their tai chi forms.
All of the instructors who will be assisting in this program have been trained through a grant received by the Holmes County General Health District from the Centers for Disease Control and the Ohio Department of Health. Some of the instructors include Beth Crone, Jenn Lowery, Kerry MacQueen and Cheryl Seabright.
Everyone is welcome to come and learn Yang-style tai chi, which has been adapted into eight simple movements. These movements are low impact in nature and put little stress on muscles and joints.
Adults over the age of 60 are highly encouraged to attend. Studies show this form of exercise can help improve an individual’s strength, balance and flexibility, helping to prevent falls.
Be sure to wear loose-fitting clothing for easy movement. Bring a foldable chair if you need to remain seated during exercise, for the movements can be adapted to a sitting position.
A registration form and liability waiver need to be signed prior to involvement and will be made available before each class.
In case of bad weather, the class will automatically be canceled. For questions call MacQueen at the Holmes County General Health District at 330-674-5035.