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Tai Chi for Arthritis The Tai Chi for Arthritis program is based on Sun style tai chi, chosen because of it's healing component. For more information go to the State FCS Tai Chi page.
The Eastern Region has certified Tai Chi instructors in several counties.
Washington Tai Chi Workshop -- Terre Haute, Indiana The Tai Chi workshop held in Terre Haute, IN was a 6-day
intensive training covering all things Tai Chi. Participants and instructors
came from across the US and around the world to attend the training. FCS
Extension Agents from the Eastern Region attended training sessions covering Sun
Style 73 Form. Sun Style 73 Form is the form of Tai Chi that serves as the basis
of the Tai Chi for Arthritis Program. In addition to practicing the 73 Form, participants received
instruction in tai chi research, managing students in the Tai Chi classroom, as
well instructional techniques to foster student success in mastering Tai Chi. Eastern Regions agents attending this training were: Chris Sneed, Blount County Kelli Moore, Cumberland County Sheila Borders, Loudon County Heather Kyle, Monroe County These agents applied and were awarded Lovelace-McKinney funds
to attend this training. The UT Extension delegation included the 4 Eastern Region
agents as well as Belinda Riddle and Janie Monday.
After four hours of TaI Chi each day, there was still energy
to have fun!!
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