In September 2012 new guidance was issued from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (Agile) to advise elderly people to take up Tai Chi or dance to substantially reduce the likelihood of trips & falls (35% reduction in risk). They recommend twice a week sessions for up to 6 months for those most at risk.

We seek to improve balance, co-ordination and body awareness to help in the prevention of trips and falls but all our elderly classes have also been adapted to allow for those participants who are unable to rise from chairs or are wheelchair bound. There are mobilisation exercises to increase blood flow and improve general health which is further helped by deep breathing exercises to aid in the oxygenation of the body.

Benefits for the Mind, Body & Spirit

Also prevalent is a substantial amount of mind/body connection exercises which helps to combat the affects of dementia and similar conditions.

Most importantly, we provide a focus point for the participants where their brains are stimulated with wide-ranging discussions from Taoism to Quantum Physics, from politics to current affairs, from past stories to personal experiences - these are all-inclusive classes.

"Great fun to teach, great fun to be involved in!"

Beginners are always welcome but it is good to contact us in the first instance to discuss the most appropriate class to suit you.