Well, it’s been a very hectic but enjoyable Tai Chi year and here are some stats to wrap up 2015. Personal Training: 60 minute ’embrace the tree’ posture. Started 3 years ago with 30 seconds and added 30 seconds each week – previous to that I could never manage more than 3-5 minutes without minor […]
Aged Care Chair Chi Training Level 1&2
Last call for anyone interested in attending our Aged Care Chair Chi Training workshops next week. If you’re interested book now to ensure your place. Here are the details: Aged Care Chair Chi Training Program Ideal one day workshop/s for carers, diversional therapists, physiotherapists and/or lifestyle staff who would like to deliver a different meditative […]
Chair Chi: Dementia Unit – Part 1
At one of my regular Chair Chi sessions for an aged care centre here in Melbourne, Australia, I’ve been invited to run a session for a dementia unit. I have worked with residents who have mild to severe dementia but this will be the first time I’ll be involved with a specific group. So far […]
Chair Chi: A Decent Workout
He wasn’t exhausted or in pain when I asked him, ‘how do you feel now’ after our one hour Chair Chi session at an aged care centre yesterday. He said, ‘I feel like I’ve trained for a week’! I’m a hard task master – you have to be when you are working with 60-100 year […]
Chair Chi Plus: 81-96 year olds
Last week I finished the Chair Chi Plus Pilot study at Craigcare Residential Aged Care centre here in Melbourne, Australia and here’s some interesting numbers from the program: Residents Age Range: 81-96 years old Pilot Study Duration: 6 weeks Sessions: 30 minutes – 3 times a week Total sessions: 16 Pulse taken: 3 times during […]
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