Yoga Tai Chi Fusion w/ Karen L.

About the class: 

This yoga – tai chi fusion class is an equipment‐free, multicomponent mind–body practice performed at light‐to‐moderate intensity, depending upon one’s personal preferences. Emphasis on breathing with movement and gentle – restorative postures.  This practice can improve posture, movement control, and ability to walk. The gradual weight shift in lower and upper limbs and slow foot movements like forward heel-to-toe and backward toe-to-heel also improve flexibility, stamina, and muscle tone. Moves from wide to narrow stances while turning also expands the types of situations under which the body experiences support.  The coordinated breathing  helps to improve lung function, increase awareness, and reduce stress.  Taken together, these physical and mental aspects of yoga – tai chi work to improve balance and mobility while reducing fall risk.  Postures can be also performed in a chair if additional support is desired.