The Friends of Handley Regional Library System has partnered with a new non-profit organization called MoveMentation to offer tai chi classes at Bowman Library. MoveMentation was started by Adrian VanKeuren of Tai Chi Healing Energies. Tai Chi, at its core, is a movement medicine.  Originally a martial art originating in China, tai chi combines slow, continuous, mindful movements with deep breathing.  Posture and balance are emphasized in tai chi, as are uniting the entire body in working together to support each movement made.   The physical movements are low-impact and can be done standing, seated, or modified to meet each individual practitioner at their current mobility/fitness level; because of this, tai chi is a particularly gentle exercise suitable for everyone, no matter their current level of fitness and mobility.

Check out these upcoming events!

December 2024: Movements and Meditation for Holiday Stress

January 2025: Introduction to Tai Chi

February 2025: Energetic Anatomy 101

A new Women's Tai Chi Group will start in January 2025 and will meet on the following dates: January 15, February 19, March 26, April 23, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17 and October 29.