Improve Balance and Prevent Falls Through Tai Chi
Are you worried about falling? The fear of falling often results in more falls; hence, confidence in “not falling” helps reduce these incidents. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination; simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, with regular practice, tai chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention.
Classes to improve balance and prevent falls are held throughout our service area, and are even available by Zoom, which means that you can try this in the safety and comfort of your own home. For more information on Tai Chi for Fall Prevention, please call the HelpLine at 802-885-2669.
For more information or to register for classes please contact the instructor listed.
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| Town | Class location & Time | Instructor & Contact information | |
| Woodstock | Thompson Senior Center Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30Beginner, Fall Prevention Tai Chi, seated and standing |
Anne Bower Anniebower71@gmail.com &
Jane Philpin mdotjane@yahoo.com |
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| Woodstock | Thompson Senior Center Wednesday 10:40 to 11:40 Advanced Tai Chi, Sun 73 |
Anne Bower Anniebower71@gmail.com & Jane Philpin mdotjane@yahoo.com | |
| Guilford | Guilford Community Church Wednesday 9:30 – 10:15 ongoing beginner Fall Prevention Wednesday 10:30 – 11:15 ongoing Fall Prevention Tai Chi |
Leah Gessner guilfordcarevt@gmail.com | |
| Guilford | Brook Road Community Center Thursday 9:30 – 10:15 beginner Fall Prevention Tai Chi |
Leah Gessner guilfordcarevt@gmail.com | |
| Londonderry | Neighborhood Connections,5700 Vt Rt. 100 Tuesdays, starting September 13, 2022 (for 8 weeks) 10-11am Beginner, Fall Prevention Tai Chi |
Helena Wu: mamawu@mamawusgoodmedicine.com & Tamasin Kekic: Tamasin@vermontel.net | |
| Springfield | Springfield Hospital, Basement Classroom Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:30Beginner, Fall Prevention Tai Chi |
Susan Rubel suerubl@aol.com | |
| White River Junction | Bugbee Senior Center Mondays 9:30 to 10:30Beginner Fall Prevention Tai Chi, sitting & standing |
Anne Bower Anniebower71@gmail.com & Jeanne Bolduc Jmbolduc1@yahoo.com
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| White River Junction | Bugbee Senior Center Mondays 10:40 to 11:40,Advanced Yang 24 to Yang 48Z |
Anne Bower Anniebower71@gmail.com & Jeanne Bolduc Jmbolduc1@yahoo.com | |
| Zoom | Fridays 9:30 to 10:20
Beginner, Fall Prevention Tai Chi, seated & standing https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87608754620?pwd=TDZDOUZlM0c3TkVsME04MnlzS1ptUT09 Password: chitime |
Anne Bower | |
| Zoom | Fridays 10:30 to 11:20,
Sun 73, new students welcome if you have taken classes before https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87608754620?pwd=TDZDOUZlM0c3TkVsME04MnlzS1ptUT09 Password: chitime |
Anne Bower | |
| Zoom | Fridays, 11:30 to 12:20, Yan 24 progressing to “mirror image” version.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87608754620?pwd=TDZDOUZlM0c3TkVsME04MnlzS1ptUT09 Password: chitime |
Anne Bower | |
| Wardsboro | Wardsboro Town Hall Thursdays, 1:00 to 2:00Advanced, Level 3 |
Jane Douglas | |
| Bellows Falls | Bellows Fall Senior Center Tuesdays, 11:15 am to 12:15 pm Beginner, Fall Fall Prevention |
Priscilla Lambert | |
| Bellows Falls | Bellows Falls Senior Center Wednesday 10:30 to 11:30Beginner, Fall Prevention Tai Chi |
Susan Williams swilliams.bfvt@yahoo.com | |
