Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based balance training program designed to help adults improve their balance and reduce the risk of falling. Participants are typically older adults living in the community who learn balance skills, postural control, and good body alignment through adapted Tai Ji movements. 

The goals of the program are to improve both static and dynamic postural stability, mindful control of body positioning in space, functional walking activities, movement symmetry and coordination, and to increase range of motion around the ankle joints and build lower-extremity strength.

This class is for you if you:

• Want to improve strength and mobility
• Have had a history of falls or concerns about falls
• Have an abnormal gait or difficulty walking
• Have Parkinson’s Disease

Attend the one-hour Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance class twice a week for 12 weeks. You’ll:

• Learn eight Tai Ji Quan forms plus variations for therapeutic value
• Build strength, postural control, and range of motion
• Increase awareness of body positioning
• Control center of gravity to prevent falls
• Maintain functional capabilities that will help you remain independent
• Make rewarding social connections

Class Dates

Mondays & Wednesdays February 17-May 14

Cost

This class is free of charge for North Dakota residents.