Body Signals

The signals we send to our body often reflect “please let me make bad choices for my wellness and consider to still function optimally, please!”

How long are you sitting frozen at your desk or in a car? How much time do you spend laying on a soft couch watching videos or curled up with a book? What message are you giving to your body by prioritizing your desires for sedentary activity?

How Does Your Body Signal You?

Our posture is signaling us about its status, but most of us don’t know how to understand or even acknowledge the signals. The picture above shares a common posture that people will take either sitting on a chair, or on a couch. This posture can indicate some challenges within one of the systems in the body. Also, it can be a challenge that is not just structural, but perhaps, chemical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. So much information when we are ready to listen.

Through the Touch for Health programs, Qi YINtegration, and Tai Chi, Dr Michelle Greenwell, CIH, can help you to discover the messages being sent by your body. The messages work two ways, as you discover what your body is sharing about its wellbeing, you can begin to understand why you choose postures and frozen positions and how they are affecting you.

Tai Chi for Wellness

Many research projects have shared the power of Tai Chi to support different ailments. The postures and patterns provide support to all the systems in the body. They create the space for wellness programs to all be enhanced by adding Tai Chi.

Recently, while looking at the research, an article by Mount Sanai grabbed attention. What is Tai Chi not good for?

Are there conditions that should not be treated with tai chi?

“Tai chi is typically safe for everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, and can be modified for most health problems. People with limited mobility, even those in wheelchairs, can learn and successfully use tai chi. In one study of 256 sedentary adults 70 to 92 years of age, tai chi decreased the number of falls and the fear of falling compared to stretching. Those who practiced tai chi also had improved functional balance and physical performance after 6 months. However, tai chi is not meant to replace medical care for a serious condition. Talk to your doctor and your instructor about any health problems or recent injuries you may have, or if you are pregnant.”

Most people consider Tai Chi an exercise form, and they treat Tai Chi as their workout, stretch time, strength building, or relaxation time. However, Tai Chi is a way to understand the signals of the body and to respond to the signals, all while by being supported by special movements that bring harmony to all the systems.

How Do You Learn More?

Ready to sign up for a class? What are your options?

Online classes like Tai Chi, Qi YINtegration, and Movement Made Easy

In-person classes in Inverness County for Tai Chi Cape Breton

You can find the schedule here.

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Are you ready to take a workshop and gain some new skills? Send a message to us with your intentions and we will let you know about the next workshop series, and special events.

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