Qigong for Well Being
Nancy Lasseter was offering a free weekly Qigong exercise program for individuals with medical conditions at UF Health in Gainesville. This class explored the core therapeutic ingredients of Tai Chi through gentle, slow, relaxing and restorative meditation in motion. Nancy received her certification through the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center in Boston, Ma. and is a student of Peter Wayne, Ph.D. of Harvard Medicine School. *This class is now online but was located in the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital: 1515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608.
Parking:
Click on map to enlargeClick on the map to enlarge. Free parking is indicated by a pink star! Walk in the main entrance of the Cancer Hospital off of the Circle of Hope. The CCRC room is near the piano on the left as you enter. Class is inside this glass door, next to a white board calendar. Come on in!
These easy-to-learn movements promote ease, balance, strength and flexibility and are designed to be practiced at home as a daily routine. NO prior experience is necessary. Participants with medical issues affecting these areas are most welcome.
This is a drop in class. All are welcome to come and try it out for general health, rehabilitation and well-being. Beginners and all levels of experience are welcome. This class is offered as a part of UF Health Arts in Medicine.
“A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for Tai Chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age”, says Peter M. Wayne, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director for the Tai Chi and Mind-Body Research Program at Harvard Medical School’s Osher Research Center. The research is showing that Tai Chi may lessen the effects of diseases such as arthritis, COPD, and Parkinson’s, while leading to more energy, flexibility and balance .
There is no fee for this class. Email Nancy at nancylasseter@gmail.com for more information or use our Contact Form.