Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Workshop (Studio)

Learn basic tai chi principles and postures that help strengthen the body and improve balance. Tai Chi walking in all directions, forward, backward and to the sides is an excellent balance exercise as you slowly transfer weight from one leg to the other with brief moments of balancing on one leg. Includes a unique tai chi form comprised of 8 movements and 5 steps. Tai Chi helps build strength in the core and legs, giving the body structural integrity that helps prevent falls. Tai Chi also helps manage stress, build confidence, and reduce the fear of falling

Location

Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind & Body
310 Baker Ave, Suite 165


instructor

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Pam Vlahakis

Pam Vlahakis has a Masters in Education with over 25 years experience as a Registered Dietitian focusing on Wellness. Also as a certified  Yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi instructor, she offers Yoga & Meditation and a combination Qigong/Tai Chi Class through the Steinberg Wellness Center.  She has been teaching Yoga for Adults, Teens and Kids in the Community and Public Schools since 2001.   

As a long time practitioner of Medical Qigong, she saw the benefits of this ancient practice and sought certification with Dr. Aihan Kuhn in 2011. And in 2020, Pam completed her Tai Chi certification from the Tree of Life Tai Chi School with Dr. Peter Wayne. She enjoys sharing with students these ancient mind body practices that are also supported by evidence based research showing the many health benefits.