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T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance program is one of 14 Fall Prevention programs recommended by the CDC. This evidence based T’ai Chi Fall prevention program approach targets functional training for bilateral and unilateral stance (and transition), stepping forward, stepping sideways, stepping backward.(gait and balance). A systematic review of 47 studies (9 RCT’s, 23 NRS’s, and 15 observational studies) concluded that: “T’ai Chi appears to have physiological and psychosocial benefits and also appears to be safe and effective in promoting balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older patients with chronic conditions”. This class meets twice per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) for 12 weeks.
Senior citizens age 60 and above receive a $24 discount at registration check-out.

T'ai Chi in the Park consists of warm-up exercises which focus on developing the strength component of balance, relaxation and breath training to improve circulation and the T’ai Chi movements which provide low impact load bearing, stretching and coordinated movement training. This class meets once per week. T'ai Chi in the Park is held outdoors in Riverside Park in the summer months. 


General Information
Instructor: Laddie Sacharko, Program Certified: ORI; “T’ai Chi Moving for Better Balance”, and other certifications.

Financial Assistance may be available for this program. Print form below.

Early Bird prices are in effect until one week prior to the program start date. Price increases by $5.00 (at check out) for payments received within 1 week of class start date.

If you would like to take a class which has already started, you may do so - call us to pro-rate your fee.

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