The Many Benefits of Qi Gong and Tai Chi – for Seniors and Everyone!

More benefits of practicing low impact, mindful exercises like Qi Gong and Tai Chi:

-Helps you live longer
-Known to help alleviate arthritis
-Helps balance
-Fall prevention
-Improves circulation
-Cognitive function (even in older adults with existing cognitive impairments!)
-Sleep quality
-Reduced stress and depression
-Social interaction (when practicing with groups)
-The mindfulness and breathing can help or even prevent chronic conditions like high blood pressure
-Can practice these exercises standing up, sitting, or lying down!

True story: A member of Private Home Health Care was prescribed qi gong and tai chi by a well-known neurologist as part of a treatment plan for a concussion. It worked wonders for physical symptoms like balance and dizziness. It also helped anxiety, confusion and cognitive function! Qi gong and tai chi absolutely helped speed up the recovery process!