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Tai Chi for Osteoporosis – Friday 1pm Shenton Park
February 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$85.00Term 1, 2022: 7 February – 3 April (8 weeks)
Class Details:
The Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is a special program designed by Dr Paul Lam with his medical and Tai Chi colleagues for people with Osteoporosis. It is easy-to-learn, safe and effective.
The benefits of this program include:
- Relieves stress and depression
- Improves concentration and memory
- Improves balance and coordination
- Builds muscular strength and stamina
- Improves posture and biomechanics
- Increases circulation, heart and lung function
- Integrates body and mind
The classes are led by Sam Sujatna, a Master Trainer and Certified Instructor with Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute. Sam is an experienced instructor who is skilled at modifying movements to suit individuals. Chairs are available for support, and the program can be performed seated if preferred.
*Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes, and bring a water bottle.
Venue: Seminar Room, Wyllie Arthritis Centre, 17 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park.
Cost: Please see ticket details below to view term class fees.
Class Times: You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class (once per week)
Registration Details:
- If you are interested in joining after the registration closing date, please contact our staff to assist with your request.
- You may only attend the day and time allocated for this class.
- PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to attend more than one class per week, you will need to register for additional classes throughout the week.
To successfully complete registration, you must either:
- Answer ‘No’ to all 6 questions (numbered 1 – 6) OR
- Gain clearance from your GP/medical specialist PRIOR to participation in exercise if you have answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of the questions numbered 1 – 6
AOWA has put in place the following COVID-19 safety measures, where all service users and staff are required to:
- Maintain physical distancing at all times keeping 1.5 metres from others.
- Sanitise hands on entry and practice good hygiene.
- Arrive up to 5 minutes before the class starts and wait outside in the reception foyer (physically distanced) until staff give clearance to enter the exercise area.
- Sign in on entry to exercise area and answer required COVID-19 declaration questions, before the class commences.
- Exit the exercise area promptly (within 5 minutes of the class ending) so staff can perform cleaning between classes.
- Stay away from AOWA premises if you are feeling unwell (See this link for further information on Covid-19 symptoms)