Laconia Adult Education offers Tai Chi classes beginning Thursday

Laconia Adult Education is offering a Tai Chi class starting on Thursday, March 15. The class will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Laconia High School for a period of eight weeks. Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise system that consists of slow, circular hand, foot and body movements often described as “swimming in the air” with deep breathing and focused attention. Tai Chi originally developed in China as a martial art and means “grand or supreme ultimate” martial art form or system. Tai Chi is also performed as a graceful, meditative exercise.

This playful exploration of traditional standing, moving and partner practices emphasizes the basic principles and movements of Tai Chi. This class is relaxing, practical and designed to give beginners and returning students alike a solid foundation upon which to continue their practice at home and to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi movement.

There are always new movements to learn and practice. Regular Tai Chi practice promotes high levels of health, flexibility, strength, confidence, longevity and peace of mind as people age. To enroll, call the Laconia Adult Education office at 524-5712.