Tai Chi for Health

Gracie Barra Miami offers an hour-long Tai Chi for health class. A mind-body practice addressing physical, mental and spiritual health, Tai Chi is a holistic approach to wellness. Practiced for centuries by the Chinese, the martial art is a proven fitness program that provides aerobic activity, mental relaxation, and strength and endurance conditioning.

Participants experience flexibility, coordination, stress release, increased energy, strengthened muscles, reduced joint stiffness, and improved balance, posture and circulation.

Being that Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that uses slow and even movements, people of all ages can participate. It is a life-long practice that is embraced by youth as well as seniors.

The Program

The class warms up with Qigong, deep breathing exercises that stimulate energy circulation and mental relaxation.

We continue with a traditional Tai Chi format either Yang or Sun styles. The forms promote balance, aligned posture, aerobic activity, mental concentration, and mobilizes muscles and joints. In addition to the health benefits, Tai Chi’s artistic and athletic moves provide enjoyable and challenging physical activity.

The Instructor

Classes are taught by Elisa C. Newsome Smith, a certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor since 2005. She trained under Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs and is a member of the Health Preservation Association under the direction of Grandmaster Jian Jian-ye.

Elisa C. Newsome Smith
Tai Chi • Massage Therapy • Qigong
305-343-6365
www.abideinchi.com