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Narth Shore News

Ease into

fitness

by learning Tai Chi

WITH THE advent of the New
Year it's time to dust off our best
intentions to get in shape.

For those who want to ease
gently into a regular exercise
regime, the ancient Chinese art of
Tai Chi holds some promise.

Tai Chi is a sequence of slow,
natural movements originally
developed by Taoist monks. The
slow turning and stretching
movements of Tai Chi work to
release tension and allow every
part of the body to be exercised
without strain,

“Tai Chi is for people of all
ages,"’ said Peter Cook, an in-
structor with the non-profit Van-
couver Taoist Tai Chi Society.

“People are surprised how much
of a workout they get fram doing
the movements. Extra enjoyment
comes from the challenge of learn-
ing the sequence, and perfecting it.
The aim 1s) self-improvement
through dynamic mental and phys-
ical balance,"* he said.

The movements of Tai Chi can
be adapted to an individual's phys-
ical condition and level of fitness.
Concentration, flexibility, circula-
tion, and balance noticeably im-
prove over a short period of time,
while many degenerative and
stress-related conditions are reliev-
ed with continued practice.

For more information, interest-
ed individuals can telephone 681-
6609 or 253-1741.

0828 Tos Amal Sh rte

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NEWS photo Mika Waketield

DOING THEIR bit to bring the Participaction program to the people
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