Extending Wellness 2021 - Week 3: Begin with Balance

Begin with Balance – facilitated by Jeff Birdsall

Being balanced, centered and grounded amidst challenge and change can help us respond effectively rather than reacting wildly to the complex situations we are facing in our personal and community lives. Using simple T’ai Chi postures and movements we will cultivate our root, invigorate the health of our spine, and develop dynamic relaxation to help us move gracefully through these challenging times. T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese moving meditation and internal martial art, exercises the body and mind, and the classics say that “those that practice regularly will gain the pliability of a child, the vitality of a lumberjack, and the peace of mind of a sage.” We will connect the principles and practice of T’ai Chi and other mindfulness activities to your own wellness practices to see how they might inform or deepen these or provide new ways and tools to utilize in your daily life.