Term 4: Mon 7 October – Sun 15 December (10 weeks)

Class Details:

The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created in 1997 by Dr Paul Lam and a team of Tai Chi and medical experts. Tai Chi is designed to improve:

• Muscular strength to support and protect the joints
• Flexibility and mobility to reduce pain and stiffness

The focus on weight transference improves balance, which reduces falls, and the movements increase fitness, which promotes the proper functioning of the heart and lungs.

This beginner-level course, held in a relaxed, social setting, introduces participants to Tai Chi movements to improve flexibility, mobility, posture, and balance. It combines these movements with breathing exercises, which help relieve pain, reduce stress, and increase relaxation.

Venue: Harmony Hall, Mundaring Wellness Centre, 16 Craig St, Mundaring
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)

*Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes and bring a water bottle.

Meet the Trainer:

Teresa Stokes is a senior trainer and certified instructor with Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute. Teresa Stokes has been practising Tai Chi for 16 years and has shared her practice with Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA for the past 10 years. She enjoys learning, practising, and sharing Tai Chi with her children, grandchildren, and participants who want to improve their health physically, mentally, and socially.

She believes that Tai Chi has had a positive impact on both her daily life and her overall health and capabilities. Teresa is an experienced instructor skilled at modifying movements to suit individuals.

Chairs are available for support, and the program can be performed seated if preferred.
Teresa looks forward to meeting new participants and watching them grow and feel their best.

Registration Details:

– All registrations for this term period open at 12 noon on Wednesday, 11th September 2024.
– Online registrations will close at 4pm, one business day before the term start date for each class, (i.e. online bookings for Wednesday classes close 4pm Tues 8th October).
– 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.

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 the exercise if you have answered ‘Yes’ to one or more of the questions numbered 1 – 6
– Agree to the *Terms & Conditions outlined below.

* Please note our Term-based Exercise Terms & Conditions have changed. Click here to read the changes