Description

TaiChiFit is a form of ancient martial arts that can be used for defensive capabilities and excellent health benefits. TaiChi introduces the fitness professional to the four main styles of TaiChi, its purpose, history, principles, philosophy, and psychological health benefits. This course is adaptable for all fitness levels and can be done anywhere. It brings focus on balance with controlled movements to increase stability, flexibility, circulation, immunity, strength (in a subtle way), moving meditation to promote relaxation and awareness of the breath. It is a low-impact fitness option to complement any fitness program as an adaptation for functional exercise for the general public, seniors, those with physical challenges, and athletes.

We will cover clothing options, breath work, class design, as well as utilization of a chair to fuse Yoga and TaiChi. There will be illustrations on how to execute proper alignment in basic exercises to help with posture, stability, and many other positive aspects. There will be a breakdown of each exercise to be able to teach the pose. During pose breakdown, there will be complete step-by-step instructions for setting up the movement and team-teaching practice with peers. This course will help you design and teach three different approaches to TaiChi with a special emphasis on form and technique.

Continuing Education Credits:

.8 ACE CECs
8 Yoga Alliance CEUs