Anne Bower

Anne Bower lives in rural Vermont where she gardens (organically--of course--with partner Jim), teaches tai chi, and sometimes writes.  She belongs to the Tai Chi for Health Community and attends regular training workshops.  Locally, she's a member of the Abbott Memorial Library Board (Pomfret, VT) and part of the Shining Light mentoring program at Woodstock Middle School.

WHY TAI CHI?   WHY NOT?

 Three useful articles about tai chi's many benefits:

Sept. 28, 2010 New York Times article; click here...http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/health/28brody.html?_r=1&ref=science

Nov. 26, 2010 U.S. News & World Report article; click here...http:// health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/pain/articles/2010/11/26/for-health-benefits-try-tai-chi.html

Online article from http://bonelossguide.com

What isTai Chi?                

Sometimes called an "internal martial art," tai chi is an exercise system combining disciplined, graceful movements with an invigorating sense of the body and surrounding space. Although the movements are slow, they contain great power.

   TAI CHI FOR FALLS PREVENTION

   TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS 1 & 2

   SUN STYLE: 73 FORMS

   YANG STYLE:  24 FORMS

Why study Tai Chi? 

Clinical studies have shown tai chi improves balance, concentration, and coordination.  It reduces falls, joint pain, and stress.  And tai chi classes are also FUN!!

Classes currently taught, etc.

Anne demonstrates "wave hands in the clouds"

    We try to coordinate hand and foot movements, breathing naturally, learning how to move with continuous flow.....