Catawba County Healthy Living
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Healthy, Happy and Wise Series (4 part)
Getting some activity at Riverbend Park
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Fitness: How to get stronger, improve cardio condition, improve flexibility, and protect your joints. Thur, March 11 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Diet: How to choose foods that energize your body, boost your immune system and help you lose weight while identifying what foods are leading to chronic disease and increased inflammation. Thur, April 8 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Sleep: Learn what sleep researchers say about the importance of sleep, how much you need, how to improve the quality, and why insufficient sleep may be taking years off your life. Thur, May 13 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Science of Happiness: Learn what positive psychologists know about how to feel happiness through practices like meditation, mind body connection, gratitude, and kindness. Thur, June 17 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Tai Chi Programs in Catawba County – On line
Tai Chi and hike session at Baker’s Mt
Wednesday afternoon from 12-12:30 p.m. via Zoom
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Take a look at this recorded Zoom tai chi session to see some of the basic exercises
Take a look at this recording to test your balance with 5 balance progression challenges.
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Tai Chi Programs in Catawba County – In Person
Tai Chi and Hike
Saturday, Feb 27 from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. (Tai Chi), 10 – 11 a.m. easy hike
Tuesday, March 9 from 3 – 3:30 p.m. (Tai Chi), 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. easy hike
Saturday, April 24 from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. (Tai Chi), 10 – 11 a.m. easy hike
Tuesday, May 11 from 3 – 3:30 p.m. (Tai Chi), 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. easy hike
Saturday, June 26 from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. (Tai Chi), 10 – 11 a.m. easy hike
Tuesday, July 6 from 3 – 3:30 p.m. (Tai Chi), 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. easy hike
Warming up the joints before a hike at Baker’s Mt
Saturday, March 27 from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. (Tai Chi), 10 – 11 a.m. easy hike
Tuesday, April 13 from 3 – 3:30 p.m. (Tai Chi), 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. easy hike
Saturday, May 29 from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. (Tai Chi), 10 – 11 a.m. easy hike
Tuesday, June 15 from 3 – 3:30 p.m. (Tai Chi), 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. easy hike
Saturday, July 10 from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. (Tai Chi), 10 – 11 a.m. easy hike
Why Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that has proven benefits for both the mind and body. No equipment is needed and Tai Chi can be done anywhere – in front of a desk, in the park, in your kitchen, etc. More info on the benefits of Tai Chi
Join Dr. George Place for our Tai Chi programs. These exercises are recommended by the CDC for fall prevention and arthritis management and George is a certified tai chi instructor for this evidence based fall prevention and arthritis management program. Furthermore, George is a certified personal trainer, certified instructor for GEM (get experience in mindfulness), and 3rd degree black belt in Chinese Kenpo.