Tai Chi/Yoga

For centuries Tai Chi, also known as moving meditation, has been practiced throughout the world as an effective exercise for mind and body balance.

Tai Chi consists of a series of gentle, fluid movements that help decrease blood pressure and distress and improve memory and most aspects of health including flexibility, strength, balance and coordination.

The Integrative Medicine Center offers this beautiful art for health and fitness.

Yoga, a gentle exercise that involves stretching, deep breathing and relaxation, is appropriate for many people.

Yoga involves stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation.

Research has shown many positive outcomes through yoga that may include:

• Releasing stress and tension
• Improving sleep
• Helping to maintain the health of the cardiovascular system
• Improving digestion
• Learning to breathe correctly
• Assisting in pain management
• Improving general quality of life
• Increasing strength, flexibility and balance