Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial arts exercise which has well-established medical benefits for the mind, body, and spirit, including reduction of symptoms for depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, cardiovascular or rheumatological diseases, and cancer. Also, Tai Chi has been shown to improve mobility and quality of life for Parkinson’s patients and older adults in general. As a whole-body exercise, Tai Chi has revitalizing effects for people of all ages.
The Tai Chi instructor, Jackie Shin, associate professor of psychology, is a cognitive neuroscientist, Tai Chi researcher, and a long-time practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong (Chinese mind-body energy practice), and meditation. She was trained at the Lien-Ying Tai Chi Chuan Academy in San Francisco, CA and in Korea. Her research aims to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western physiology, and the science of motor control and learning to develop Tai Chi/Qigong treatments for depression, cardiovascular disease, and other mind-body health issues.
JOIN US beginning Thursday, March 28
(Will meet every Thursday at 5pm until May 2)
5:00 – 6:00pm
Student Counseling Center
CLASS LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS, first-come, first-served.
The space has carpet, so you don’t have to bring a mat if you don’t want to. We will show you a couple of cushions that Dr. Shin recommends and provide purchase information if you’d like to buy your own.
Questions? Contact the SCC at 812-237-3939.