Over 500 Clinical Trials Recommend Tai Chi for Senior Health

Enjoy Tai Chi For Seniors

A North Austin Program

This Class Is Perfect For You If:

You have tried to learn Tai Chi and found it too difficult and frustrating
You want to follow along and practice Tai Chi (not necessarily memorize it)
You were frustrated trying youtube videos, online courses and DVDs
You want a weekly stress reduction, relaxing practice and recharge
You've heard of "Tai chi Walking" and were interested

Class every Tuesday at 10:30AM
Class is 40 minutes
First class is free to try
Ongoing monthly cost is $60/month, with no contract
Class includes video and written support materials

Tai Chi Is shown to be healthier for Seniors than walking

Fall prevention in older adults: Supported by 14 systematic reviews showing consistent reduction in fall risk.

Osteoarthritis: Especially knee osteoarthritis—improvements seen in pain, stiffness, and function.

Parkinson’s disease: Enhanced balance and mobility when combined with medication.

COPD rehabilitation: Improvements in walking distance, breathlessness, and lung function.

Cognitive function: Notable gains in attention and mental processing speed among older adults.

Also Benefits for depression, cardiac rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and

dementia-related cognitive decline.

Best School In Austin

New Students Can Try At Any Time

Every Tuesday at 10:30AM

Tai Chi Is Fantastic For Seniors

Keep seniors moving with a gentle relaxing exercise

Reduce Anxiety and Stress Through Mindful Movement

Increase Cognitive Health and Prevent decline

Strengthen Postural and Lower Body Muscles and Joints

Balance The Nervous System With Chi Kung Breathing

Every Class Covers

Tai Chi movements and postures
Balance and strengthening exercises
Chi Kung breathing techniques
Mindfulness breathing practices
Guided Meditation for stress reduction

Senior Class Assistant Instructor Mary Knochel

After Her Black Sash Certification Test

Class Details

Class every Tuesday at 10:30AM
Class is 40 minutes
First class is free to try
Ongoing monthly cost is $60/month, with no contract
Class includes video and written support materials

Try a Free Class

Tuesdays 10:30AM .

MEET THE Owners and Directors

Masters Joe & Sheryl Schaefer

Master Joe & Master Sheryl have taught Tai Chi for almost 35 years. In addition, they both taught university level physiology courses. Master Joe has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and is a certified trainer in Open Focus mindfulness practice. Together they have created the perfect blend of "east and west". The Senior Balance & Breath Class combines the ancient wisdom of Tai Chi together with the latest in Neuroscience and Longevity.

7th and 8th degree black belts with 35 yrs teaching

Master and Ph.D. in Physiology

Voted Best In Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Tai Chi Be Too Hard For Me?

If you can walk and stand then you can practice the Tai Chi and Chi Kung breathing for this class.

Do I need any prior experience to join your classes?

We are assuming that everyone is a complete beginner at Tai Chi.

Do we wear shoes

You can do the class barefoot or with socks. If you need shoes for balance, then we ask that you bring a pair of shoes that you do not wear outside to prevent bringing dirt and debris onto our mats.

How can I access online Tai Chi resources?

We will provide youtube videos of the beginning postures and the chi kung exercises for home practice

Are your instructors certified?

The instructors are black sash students of our school and are also senior age themselves. This way they understand the particular challenges of learning this as a senior.