Breath and Balance Tai Chi

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Questions: lori.taichi1@gmail.com

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REGISTER BY AUGUST 9 in order to schedule your Pre- Assessment of Balance and Cognition on Aug 10 or 11

ELIBILITY

This is an evidence-based fall prevention class from the National Council on Aging. Adults age 50 and older who live independently in the community or other individuals who would like to improve their balance are invited to attend.

To participate, you should be able to sit down and stand up from a chair on your own.

• If you use a cane, walker, or hiking poles in the community, you are still welcome to join.
• If you are interested in the class for other health benefits, we would be happy to discuss enrollment with you.

Getting the Most from the Class

We encourage you to attend all classes for the best experience and greatest benefit.

This class has “homework” to help you learn,  develop a home practice and use Tai Chi in your daily life. 

Questions? We’re Happy to Help

If you have any questions about eligibility, Lori would be happy to help. You can reach her at lori.taichi1@gmail.com.

Become like a tree- rooted deep in the earth and connected to the sky.  Explore the principles of Tai Chi in your daily life, including mindfulness, breath and posture awareness, active relaxation, balancing yin and yang, and slow, integrated core movement.  Practicing tai chi will help calm the mind, strengthen your body and nurture your spirit. Research shows tai chi is improves balance, strength, mood, sleep, and reduces pain. Curriculum integrates the Tai Chi Fundamentals Program and the Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi.  

Dates: Mondays: June 15- August 3, 2026

Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM

Location: 1927 Keokuk Street. Iowa City Iowa Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) downstairs in the Gathering Space Parking: limited parking in front & back of building, overflow parking is available at Pepperwood Plaza Lot, where Crowded Closet is located. Parking at State Farm or the Liquor Store you risk at being Towed – Accessible parking in back of building through open gate.

Registration: Resister at this link . https://forms.gle/RPfVXud6b2VC7cgr5 Early Registration Required. Class size is 12.  

Tuition: for 8-week session is $120 Sliding scale offered based on your Personal Financial Experience- $20- $160 for the 8-week class

Fifty percent of proceeds will be donated to Shelter House

Learn how to embody the principles of Tai Chi in your daily life. This includes mindfulness, breath and posture awareness. It also involves active relaxation, balancing yin and yang, and slow, integrated core movement. During challenging times, practicing Tai Chi will help calm the mind, strengthen your body and nurture your spirit. Research shows Tai Chi improves balance, strength, mood, sleep, and reduces pain.

Three week workshop: Plan on attending all 3 weeks

Dates: Mondays: March 23, 30 and April 6

Time: 6 – 7:15 PM

Location: 1927 Keokuk Street. RSFIC is downstairs in the Gathering Space. *There is limited parking in front & back of the building. Overflow parking is available at Pepperwood Plaza Lot, where Crowded Closet is located. Parking at State Farm or the Liquor Store you risk at being Towed* more information below

Early Registration Required. Class size is 12.  

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All proceeds will be donated to Iowa City Catholic Worker and Stand With Minnesota

Start your day with Qigong: Register at link below
Meets weekly (No Class March 5, April 16, 23, 30)

Through gentle movement, mindful breathing, meditation, visualization, healing sounds, and self-massage, Qigong harmonizes the flow of energy throughout the mind and body. These practices nurture physical vitality, emotional balance, and mental clarity, creating mind-body integration and deep relaxation.

In this class, participants will learn breathing techniques, visualization, and self-massage, along with foundational Daoist Qigong forms including: The Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) – general health exercises to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall energy flow. and The Six Healing Sounds (Liu Zi Jue) – vocal and breath techniques designed to balance the internal organs and release stagnant energy.

REGISTRATION: Heartland Yoga https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/admmainclass

Registration questions: info@heartlandyoga.com