Movement
Join our movement classes led by our specialists
T’ai Chi Chih®
19 gentle movements that benefit the body, mind and spirit. Improve balance, energy, sense of joy and creativity!
Our T’ai Chi Chih classes are led by Physical Therapist, and Certified T’ai Chi Chih Instructor, Barbara Edin. Barbara gently guides students through the 19 movements and pose in a calm, joy-filled environment.
Wonderful benefits for body mind and spirit
Increase Energy and Creativity
Improve Breath & Relaxation
Increase Ability to Center & Focus
Better Sense of Joy and Well Being
Improve Balance, Coordination and Flexibility
Choose connection to each other and the earth
Choose Joy in each movement
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a national evidence-based program which was newly implemented by NDSU Extension in 2021. Tai Ji Quan is designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, and daily function, reducing participants’ risk of falling. Participants meet for 1 hour twice a week for 12 weeks. Check out our schedule here.
What participants have said: “My sense of balance has improved, and I am much more aware of the positioning of my legs and feet while standing and moving from a standstill. Also, I have noticed a slight improvement in how I stand up from sitting in a chair. I’m much more likely to reposition my weight when I stand. Also, I am much more aware of when and How I am breathing during movement.”
This class starts Monday, June 10th, 2024 from 11am to 12pm.
Fit & Strong: An Evidence-Based
Exercise Program for Older Adults
Fit & Strong: An Evidence-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults blends a multiple component 12-week program that includes 60 minutes of exercise and 30 minutes of group discussion/problem solving/health education twice a week. It uses a curriculum designed to facilitate arthritis symptom management, confidence in ability to exercise safely, and commitment to lifestyle change.
What participants have said: “Increased confidence walking outdoors on ice and able to go up and down stairs easier.” “Increased strength in lower extremities and decrease in stiffness.” “More endurance-more flexibility-Balance has improved.”
Coming fall of 2024.
Yoga Therapy
Led by Cammie Lamey
In life our muscles respond instinctively to physical demands and emotional stresses by contracting but often do not release those contractions. Eventually our ligament, tendon and bone structure changes resulting in movement restriction, doing less of what we want to do, and eventually pain.
The goal is to return to functional movement! Somatic and therapeutic yoga movements will be used to retrain the brain and muscles to create more well-designed movement. You will:
Become curious about the state of the body & mind
Regain ease in stillness and in movement
Return to favorite activities
Feel energized
These movements can be done lying on the floor, sitting in a firm chair, and standing – you are asked to do them where you feel most comfortable and safe!