Zoom Tai Chi for Diabetes & Fall Prevention

April 10, 2024 - 9:00am to 10:00am
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University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center collaborates with Michigan State University Extension to bring you Tai Chi for Fall Prevention! Tai Chi is a gentle exercise combining slow movement, deep breathing and focuses intention. 

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Join us on Zoom at no cost!

The special features Tai Chi for Diabetes make it easy to learn and is designed to prevent and improve the control of diabetes. The program can help minimize the risk of complications of diabetes by improving heart/lung function, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and stress reduction. The Tai Chi for Diabetes program is based on Sun and Yang style tai chi and incorporates basic/advanced moves, warm-up, wind down, and Qigong breathing exercises. For people with or without diabetes, Tai Chi for Diabetes is a good way to start your journey to better health.  It is an enjoyable and safe set of forms which delivers many health benefits.

If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Brown

Modifications will be provided for those who want to attend seated or standing. We even feel just watching and visualizing is beneficial. Please make sure you have a video and audio to join. These classes are offered at no cost!