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Developed by the therapists in the Chronic Pain Service (now called the LEAP Service) at Toronto Rehab, UHN. This 25 minute chair yoga routine was created to provide you with a gentle exercise option that is chronic pain friendly. Remember that finding ways to keep moving everyday is one of the best ways to manage your pain! The ads you see while watching YouTube videos are tailored to your interests and based on your Google Ad Settings, the videos you’ve viewed, and whether you're signed in or not. LEAP Service has no control over the ad content. 100% of any ad revenue generated by the LEAP videos is directed towards the LEAP Service at UHN. Thank you for your support! Legal Disclaimer: This video does not replace physical therapy or exercises prescribed by a medical professional. This video does not replace nor should you construe it as medical advice. Talk to your health care team before starting this or any other exercise program. Do not do exercises that are beyond your fitness or ability level. Have someone with you for the first few exercise sessions. Stop an exercise if it causes pain or too much discomfort. Seek medical attention if pain or discomfort persists. Never ignore or delay seeking medical advice because of anything said or done in this video. There are risks in any exercise program. University Health Network, Toronto Rehab, LEAP Service is not responsible or liable for any harm, loss, medical problems or other consequences you may suffer or cause resulting from the use of this video or reliance on information provided in this video.

The silver lining in the Pandemic is how families are being drawn together, and individuals are discovering new habits, new hobbies and new health at home -right? Here is a short 18 minute Seated Tai Chi follow-along session for home practice. Just follow me, and your body and the Qi will know what to do! Ready to continue your TaijiFit education? Go here: https://bit.ly/445lCQI Music source: the incomparable EpidemicSound.com! Other martial arts teach us how to hurt each other. Tai Chi teaches us how to heal each other. Other martial arts speak of aggression; Tai Chi speaks of compassion. Other martial arts are rooted in violence; Tai Chi is rooted benevolence. Other martial arts focus on human conflict and combat. But in Tai Chi we fight disease and pain, and we combat depression, aging and death.

Tai Chi Chuan teaches us how to open and expand our frame/posture using bio-mechanical advantages within our structure that increases power without relying on strength. In this episode we’ve added the following Tai Chi Chuan movement patterns: “Wardoff,” “Press,” and “Grasping Bird's Tail,” "Single Whip," and "Wave Hands." Their martial arts applications are highlighted to help you understand the movements and to assist with memorization. To learn more from Dr. Daniel Hoover, DC, LAc, MH, CCSP®, please visit his website at SOHMA.org.

Tai Chi Chuan is about balance and flow. In this episode we’ve added the following Tai Chi Chaun movement patterns: “Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg,” “Wave Hands like Clouds,” and “Repulse Monkey.” An emphasis is placed on increasing balance and flow throughout the movements. To learn more from Dr. Daniel Hoover, DC, LAc, MH, please visit his website at SOHMA.org.

Tai Chi Chuan is a slow moving internal martial art that helps improve our balance and health in many ways. Welcome to Tai Chi for beginners. This first episode is an introduction to Tai Chi Chuan concepts and its first two major movement patterns “Parting Wild Horse’s Mane” and “Brush Knee.” Each episode will build on the previous one. To learn more from Dr. Daniel Hoover, DC, LAc, MH, please visit his website at SOHMA.org.

This gentle exercise video combines Tai Chi and Qi Gong with a variety of adaptations to help make the routine safe and comfortable for you. Developed by the therapists in Toronto Rehab's LEAP Service (Living Engaged and Actively with Pain), this routine is great for starting a gentle exercise program at home. The ads you see while watching YouTube videos are tailored to your interests and based on your Google Ad Settings, the videos you’ve viewed, and whether you're signed in or not. LEAP Service has no control over the ad content. 100% of any ad revenue generated by the LEAP videos is directed towards the LEAP Service at UHN. Thank you for your support! Legal Disclaimer: This video does not replace physical therapy or exercises prescribed by a medical professional. This video does not replace nor should you construe it as medical advice. Talk to your health care team before starting this or any other exercise program. Do not do exercises that are beyond your fitness or ability level. Have someone with you for the first few exercise sessions. Stop an exercise if it causes pain or too much discomfort. Seek medical attention if pain or discomfort persists. Never ignore or delay seeking medical advice because of anything said or done in this video. There are risks in any exercise program. University Health Network, Toronto Rehab, LEAP Service is not responsible or liable for any harm, loss, medical problems or other consequences you may suffer or cause resulting from the use of this video or reliance on information provided in this video.

Start building flexibility, balance, coordination and strength by building muscle memory through repetition. Get into a habit of moving the whole body gently and with purpose. Mindful movement meditation that clears the clutter of the mind and supports your immune system through one of the oldest exercise regimes in the world. You will be astonished how easy it is to adapt your body to these postures. This is an opportunity to get the body moving in the ways of Tai Chi without the discipline of the more traditional styles of Tai Chi. Enjoy imagery that stimulates the senses and inspires the soul to movement. Filmed in Koh Lanta, Thailand. Get these YouTube videos in your inbox. https://www.taiflow.com/taiflow-signup and learn more about Leia's history and the path that lead her to Tai Chi. Follow my Instagram : @leiacohen https://www.instagram.com/leiacohen/ Like my Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/tailfow/ Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/119003625185920/ *Note: I will only accept you into the group if you answer my questions and it is ok to be in the group if you haven't started your Tai Chi journey yet :) Leia Cohen Health Coach Like my page: https://www.facebook.com/greenearthmind/ For a full library of more videos: https://www.taiflow.com/Silver-Freestyle-Tai-Chi-Flow Want this course forever? https://www.udemy.com/course/tai-chi-5-minutes-a-day-beginners-course

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