Tai Chi for Health and Balance will introduce participants to the deep bodywork of tai chi, encompassing targeted relaxation, posture and stance exercises, qigong, and selected techniques from classic tai chi practice. Exercises will emphasize gentle stretching, core alignment and efficiencies of movement. The history and health benefits of tai chi will also be discussed, and practice modified for those with physical limitations.

Dates: Saturdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28
Time: 10:45-11:45 AM
Location: University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave., Room 4-010
(building near Porter T that houses the Japanese restaurants)
Fee: $10 per class, RSVP cbarr@agassiz.org or (617) 349-6287 x21

Teacher: Jean Lukitsh has studied with tai chi master Bow Sim Mark since 1978, and is an instructor at Mark’s school in Boston’s Chinatown. She has taught tai chi at Brandeis University, Boston Medical Center Pain Clinic, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, and MGH, as well as classes for seniors at Amy Lowell House and Youville Hospital. Jean has a Master’s degree in gerontology nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Her specialty area is healthy aging.