Capitalizing on Seated TCC for Seniors

Creekside Village senior housing incorporates into its weekly group practice a seated T’ai Chi Chih demo person (Margie). She is an advanced student of many years who is followed carefully by wheelchair and walker participants. The seated specialist takes over the Push Pull movement and leads it for the group’s weekly sessions, affording students a more diverse instruction.

Wayne, who is wheelchair bound, rarely misses a practice, and confesses: “I watch and follow this lady as she moves in tandem with the teacher. It seems as if we’re all moving in together, seated or standing.”

Bob, a mystery-detective book writer, many times published says, “I follow the seated facilitator through the movements and notice her easy flow. The teacher and she combine to help with my exercise program and meditation.”

Our seated TCC instructor points out that this format allows for improving upper body strength and relieves physical stress and symptoms of arthritis. We have several copies of the Seated T’ai Chi Chih DVD, published by Sandy McAlister, and from time to time, students purchase them at a nominal cost.