Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Following the Sun style method, this sequence is gentle on the joints and has been found to be very effective in improving strength, flexibility, posture, and balance. Because it involves standing and bearing weight through the bones, it has also been found to be effective in preventing or reducing osteoporosis.

Warm up exercises to help get you into the “zone.”

Starting off with a simple move but one that shouldn’t be done too quickly. Do this move, and all the ones that follow, with focus and intention to allow yourself to feel the energy.

This is a simple movement of the hands, opening and closing, but is useful as a reset, giving us the opportunity to take a good breath and prepare for the next move.

This form takes coordination of the arms and legs.