Benefits of Qi Gong & Tai Chi and Research References

Benefits

  • Easy to do

  • Low impact

  • Support Heart Health

  • Builds Physical Health

  • Eases Stress & Balances Emotions

  • Greater Mobility

  • Lower Back health

  • Helps strengthen Joints, Ligaments and Bones

  • Strengthen and build Immune System

  • Increases Bone Density & Strength

  • Improve balance to prevent falls

  • Improve blood flow

  • Loosen muscles and joints

  • Lymphatic fluid circulation

  • Oxygenates blood

  • Muscle strength & tone

  • Enhances concentration

Benefits for Seniors

  • Improve balance to prevent falls

  • Increased Bone Density & Strength

  • Greater Quality of Life

  • Improves Brain Plasticity

  • Better Mental Health and Cognitive function

  • Improved Mobility

  • Gentle Low Impact exercise

  • Improve circulation, blood flow

  • Loosen muscles and joints

  • Moving Meditation

  • Relieve Stiffness

References

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