IAP 2016 Activities by Sponsor - N. Jason Thomas

Jason Thomas, Health Coach & Fitness Specialist

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Sun style, the youngest of the five major Tai Chi branches [created by Sun Lu-tang (1861-1932)], is fluid and smooth with a higher stance (compared to Yang style), placing less stress on the joints. The class plays with the 73 competition form—gentle movements that emphasize posture and stability coordinated with the breath and an underlying current of spiral-moving, internal energy (Qi) so as to cultivate mindfulness and relaxation.  Instructors use the proven Stepwise Progressive Teaching method for clarity and quick-learning.  Participants must wear sneakers or flat, well-fitting shoes. Be sure to check with your health care provider before participating in this or any program of progressive exercise.

 Attend one or all sessions, however be mindful that this is a progressive 3-week class,  building on the skills and movements learned in the prior week.

 Instructors are certified with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/).

 

Contact: Jason Thomas, NW16-153, 617 253-8462, JASON@PSFC.MIT.EDU

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Jan/14	Thu	06:00PM-07:15PM	4-145
Jan/21	Thu	06:00PM-07:15PM	4-145
Jan/28	Thu	06:00PM-07:15PM	4-145

Jim Regan, Jason Thomas - Health Coach & Fitness Specialist

Jason Thomas, Health Coach & Fitness Specialist

Jan/07	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149
Jan/14	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149
Jan/21	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149
Jan/28	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None

Enjoy safe, relaxing, and easy-to-learn Sun style Tai Chi designed for individuals new to exercise and with limited mobility.  This modified set of 12 movements with a focus on balance, weight transference, breath and relaxation can be done sitting or standing.  Taught by certified instructors who emphasize safety, comfort and stability, this program is based on the world-renowned, evidence-based set from Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Health series, endorsed by the Arthritis foundation and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Participants must wear sneakers or flat, well-fitting shoes. Be sure to check with your health care provider before participating in this or any program of progressive exercise.

Instructors are certified with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/).

Contact: Jason Thomas, NW16-153, 617 253-8462, JASON@PSFC.MIT.EDU