Tai Chi for Arthritis
and
Fall Prevention
(Zoom or In-person)
About Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Studies have shown Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention to be effective in relieving pain and improving health and balance. It is a safe and easy-to-learn program, recommended by the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), National Council on Aging (NCOA), and by Arthritis foundations and health departments all over the world.
Each class consists of gentle, slow movement and is done standing, with small steps forward, back, and sideways. Chair variations of movements are available.
Gentle, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - friendly, for those ready to experiment with the practice.
Please register in advance and attend the whole session as we will add new movement each week.
Taking 16 hours of instruction over a period of weeks, accompanied by daily personal practice by participants is the recommended "dosage" for the program developed by Dr. Paul Lam of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Ongoing practice after learning the movements will help maintain ongoing benefits.
In Person Classes
30th Street Senior Center - Free 10-Week Session
225 - 30th Street, between Dolores & Church, SF. Classes will take place in the beautiful garden at the center. If the weather is too cold or rainy, we will move the class indoors.
Days and Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Session Dates
February 6 - April 11
Register by January 31 to reserve your spot in the class.
If you are interested in participating in this series of Tai Chi classes, please fill out the Registration Survey by clicking this link:https://forms.gle/85dv1SNRojuATTrZ9
Richmond Senior Center - Free 20-Week Session
6221 Geary Blvd, between 27th and 28th Avenues, SF.
Days and Times
Tuesdays, 2 - 3pm
Session Dates
March 12 - July 23
More Information & Registration
Zoom Class
Days and Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 - 6:50 pm (Short & Sweet!)
Session Dates
April 2-25 (4 weeks)
May 7- 30 (4 weeks)
June - Class does not meet.
About the Class
This "Short & Sweet" class consists of 40 minutes per week, which is a "do-able" amount of time for many people as each class lasts only 20 minutes. This translates to 24 weeks of attendance to meet the 16 hour dosage found effective in studies mentioned at the top of this page. Benefits may be felt after each class and can be expected to grow over time with consistent practice.
We will emphasize standing movement. Movement can be done seated as needed...variations will be shown. Be sure to do what feels best to you.
Please scroll down to read: Preparation for Class, Welcome, Health & Safety, and to register.
Zoom link will be emailed to you once you register.
Preparation for Class
Clear a safe space for your Tai Chi practice. Consider rugs, bags, cords, pets, furniture placement, and so forth. This is important when doing a class in-person and when participating via Zoom.
Have a chair, wall, or sturdy piece of furniture to help with balance, as needed.
Registration & Payment (Zoom Class)
How to Register
All students need to use the "Pay What You Can" button to register for class, even if not submitting payment when registering.
After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link for the class. If you don't see the confirmation in your normal email, check your junk mail. Or email me.
For your convenience, the same link is used for all of the Tuesday/Thursday evening classes.
Join My Experiment?
My intention is to continue offering these classes without requiring payment in hopes of including all who want to participate. Please be generous when you can pay and know that you are supporting me and others in the class. Thank-you.
Can't pay right now? No problem, but it is good that we have some sort of exchange to honor the value of my work and the community created by our classes. Here are two non-monetary options to contribute:
Please make a special effort to invite others to my classes. These classes are offered to help keep us all moving and building community as the pandemic evolves and resolves...and beyond.
Do good deeds in exchange for classes you take. Spread the spirit of kindness and generosity in ways that you can. Actively be kind to others. No gesture of kindness is too small...holding a door open or smiling works wonders. Create positive ways to connect with others - take a walk, play music, sing, tell stories and jokes, dance, garden, make something for someone, teach someone to read or write, call a friend or family member, be politically active, and advocate - for the environment, for individuals, for societal issues you care about.
Pay What You Can
Sliding scale of $0 - $30. per class.
Pay by month, week, or individual class. Adjust the amount after clicking the "Pay What You Can" button below.
Payment Options
Use the "Pay What You Can" button to submit payment with PayPal or a credit card.
OR
Use the Venmo QR code.
On phone: Click on the QR Code and pay.
On computer: Scan with phone camera and pay.
Pay nothing when you register under the "Pay What You Can" button.
OR
Use a Check.
Make check payable to: Jeanne-Marie Hughes.
Mail to: Jeanne-Marie Hughes, 1728 Ocean Avenue #184, SF, CA, 94112
Pay nothing when you register under the "Pay What You Can" button.
