Have any of you bandsters tried Tai Chi?

My wife and I just started taking Taoist Tai Chi classed 2 weeks ago, and we're really diggin' it. We've barely scratched the surface with learning the first 4 of the 108 moves of the tai chi set, but it's deceptively strenuous.

It's not at all vigorous exercise, but at the end of a 1.5 hour class I feel like I've gotten pretty good workout. It's also very good for relaxing and reducing stress.

The instructors and other tai chi students claim that there are many other health benefits, but I'm just hoping to get stress relief, better balance, and increased range of motion from tai chi.

So far I'm pretty happy with tai chi. Has anyone else had either positive or negative experiences with tai chi?

Bryan

I would LOVE to take a Tai Chi class, problem is they are all so early in the morning!! LOL One, 1 am NOT a morning person to begin with but 2 I have to work anyway. I did buy a DVD and enjoyed it, but it was very difficult to do the moves fluidly while trying to look at the TV at the same time! It's great excercise for balance and stability, highly underestimated in my opinion. Good Luck! Keep it up!!

Hi

I really love Tai Chi. I too have a dvd but find that it is hard to do and watch. I haven't found a class to fit my schedule; I work 3pm-12am Mon-fri all the classes I found are in the evein. I still am looking for one that fits in

good luck

Kim

I did buy a DVD and enjoyed it, but it was very difficult to do the moves fluidly while trying to look at the TV at the same time!

I've heard that it can get very confusing trying to learn Tai Chi from a video. A DVD just can't provide any feedback about form and isn't paced to meet your needs. Luckily, I can take a class that meets in the evening or on a Saturday AM. I try to go to both, since I can get 2 different instructor's take on the same moves.

I hope that you'll get the opportunity to learn with a real live instructor.

Bryan