Tai Chi Classes Join our CommunityTai Chi Classes for People with Parkinson’sFind a class near you.Arlington, MA - Tai Chi for Parkinson's with Jane Arsham Jane Arsham, founder and principal instructor of Moving Easy, conducts classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Classes take place in Arlington and Newton. Jane has worked closely with APDA Massachusetts in developing programs, including the Arts & Movement Weekend Retreat.Dates & Times: Wednesdays, JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 & FEB 6, 13, 20, 27; 11:30 – 12-30 PM Location: The Arlington Center, 369 Mass Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474 Contact: Jane Arsham at 339-707-0277 or taichi.janea@gmail.comClass Size: 8-15 Cost: $96 for 8 weeks Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend the classes at no charge if space is available Cambridge, MA - Tai Chi for Parkinson's with Jane Arsham Youville House, in partnership with Jane Arsham, founder and principal instructor of Moving Easy, conducts classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Jane has worked closely with APDA Massachusetts in developing programs, including the Arts & Movement Weekend Retreat. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance and coordination, as well as an overall sense of well-being, through a series of slow, fluid movements.Dates and Times: For current dates and times, please contact Katie Blanchard at Youville House Location: Youville House, 1573 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact: Katie Blanchard at 617-491-1234 or katieblanchard@youvillehouse.org Chestnut Hill - Tai Chi With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi is a therapeutic mind-body exercise that integrates gentle movements, rhythmic breathing, and imagery. Tai Chi is practiced to improve strength, balance, flexibility, mental focus, and emotional tranquility. Tai Chi is increasingly being utilized as part of comprehensive health rehabilitation and prevention programs. New research suggests Tai Chi may have important benefits for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These 12 week sessions are designed for people who are able to stand for the 60- minute program.Space is limited and registration is required.Dates: Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM; Contact the Osher Clinical Center Location: 850 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA Contact: Osher Clinical Center, 617-732-9700 Lexington, MA - Tai Chi with Arthur Goodridge Moving Easy, founded by principal instructor Jane Arsham, provides Tai Chi classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. A new session of classes is taking place at the Lexington Community Center. This class is taught by Arthur Goodridge, a Tai Chi master with over forty years of teaching experience.Click here to see the program flyer.Dates & Times: 8 Mondays, FEB 11, 25, MAR 4, 11, 18, 25 & APR 1, 8 (no classes FEB 18); 1:30 – 2:30 PM Location: Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA Contact: Jane Arsham at 339-707-0277 or taichi.janea@gmail.comFor All Locations Class Size: 8-15 Cost: $96 for 8 weeks Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend the classes at no charge if space is available Newton, MA - Tai Chi for Parkinson's with Jane Arsham Jane Arsham, founder and principal instructor of Moving Easy, conducts classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Classes take place in Arlington and Newton. Jane has worked closely with APDA Massachusetts in developing programs, including the Arts & Movement Weekend Retreat.Click here to see the program flyer.Dates & Times: Mondays, JAN 7, 14, 21, 28 & FEB 4, 11, 18, 25; 1:00-2:00 PM Location: Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: Jane Arsham at 339-707-0277 or taichi.janea@gmail.comClass Size: 8-15 Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend the classes at no charge if space is available Woburn, MA - Tai Chi for Parkinson's with Arthur Goodridge Moving Easy, founded by principal instructor Jane Arsham, provides Tai Chi classes designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. A new session of classes is taking place at the Woburn Senior Center. This class is taught by Arthur Goodridge, a Tai Chi master with over forty years of teaching experience.Click here for a program flyer.Dates & Times: Thursdays, JAN 10, 17, 24, 31 & FEB 7, 14, 21, 28; 1:30- 2:30 PM Location: Woburn Senior Center, 144 School Street, Woburn, MA 01801 Contact: Jane Arsham at 339-707-0277 or taichi.janea@gmail.comFor All Locations Class Size: 8-15 Cost: $96 for 8 weeks Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend the classes at no charge if space is available Share this page:
