Tai Chi/Qigong Class at Senior Center

A new Qigong class will be offered at the Hastings Senior Center starting Jan. 8. Tai Chi/Qigong is performed in China by people of a wide variety of ages to maintain health through stress relief, balance improvement and more.

Relax and challenge yourself as you perform a full-body energy workout. Based on the principles of qigong and instructor Mark Laska’s three decades of martial arts experience, participants are encouraged to share a journey toward improved body awareness, balance and fitness. Slow movements accompanied with deep, synchronized breathing are the basis for this class. Beginners and experienced practitioners of all ages are welcome. Many of the exercises can be modified to be performed by someone that is disabled; for example, someone can sit in a chair and perform breathing and modified arm and leg movements.

The class will meet for one hour at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No pre-registration is required. Participants come when their schedule permits. There is no cost to attend the class. The Senior Center is located at 310 Rive

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