I recommend this video for anyone beginning and/or with limited movement. I used to teach Tai chi but have become very sedentary. There are three people demonstrating the movements, two in chairs and one standing. One in a chair cannot move her left arm. The other takes smaller movements. The narrator explains each level as they move through the steps. The steps are paused twice to allow for a place to stop if you need to. A great place to start.
I've been disabled for 24yrs, but recently had Radial Ablation on my neck and back. I was given these videos for Physiotherapy and the comments have given me hope!
Im a 38yr old woman and I’ve watched a lot of wellness videos. This lady is by far the most caring empowering guide I’ve ever experienced “you are the boss” “listen to your body” feels so loving to receive. Thankyou!
We use this video in the senior center I go to. I love the quiet music, the soft bells, and the gentle pace. I also like the fact that people have the option of doing the motions seated. Excellent video.
28 years old, I had a hip replacement at 19 due to complex medical conditions and past surgeries. I never thought I'd get good balance or flexibility back with the slight leg length difference, but this is making all the difference in the world. It's gentle on my body, I feel pleasantly warm and exercised after this but not exhausted.
I just found this video. I love it because it's so easy to follow and not over-taxing for my arthritic back and knees. Thank you, Canadian neighbors, for making and sharing this video!
I'm 66 years old, broke my hip 20 years ago, and even though I'd been very active before, I became extremely sedentary after that. It was like my body ached constantly and stopped working. I've been doing this program daily for several weeks now, and I can't believe the changes I'm already experiencing. Thanks so much for this.
I'm the Activity Director for an assisted living community. I use these videos as an exercise class for my residents. The various levels of movement is perfect for my people! I truly appreciate your dedication to this program. Thank you!
I'm 67 years old, semi-disabled, and although I've known I needed to be more physically active for a long time finding exercises that took my limitations into account was nearly impossible. I've always been interested in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, so finding this video has been an absolute lifesaver. I'm able to do it nearly every day and love it. I just feel so much better doing something positive for my health. Thank you, and I look forward to trying more programs!
I can't say how grateful I am for these videos. Exercise can be so hard with fibromyalgia, and I often feel discouraged when I'm trying to do a video but can't do many of the poses... The modifications you offer make it possible for me to do nearly every move, and I can adjust it to make it harder or easier, depending on how I'm doing that day. Those modifications, along with the positive narration, help not only my body but also my confidence. Thank you!!!
I agree with your comment completely. With fibromyalgia I have not been able to do much and this gives me a sense of accomplishment and helps stretch my achy muscles.
I'm speechless! I've been so depressed because I was told not to exercise because I'm severely anemic, but this is incredible! My body has been deteriorating so fast that I needed something. This is perfection. I listened to my body to start this, and I listened further and followed all 3 of you. I feel better than I have since this all started. I will continue to use these videos daily. ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
Build up your body with a green drink each day (they're all good and you can buy a powder and mix it with water or juice), and also a small piece of good quality steak. And keep away from anyone who tells you not to exercise. There are exercises for every single person and every single problem and the body must move for any blood you have to circulate. So study up Ms. Kathy. A life of adventure awaits you.
This is a phenomenal video. This is exactly what I need for my clients. They are all at varying physical levels and this video is perfect for including ALL of them! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this I almost cried. My mom suffered an stroke years ago and she can’t move her right side and the girl in the left is just like her!! I’ll try with her and see it goes, thank you again!!
Thank you! I have a PD and many side effects including instabilty. I believe you exercises may improve my stability. I performed all the exercises standing, but I had to hold a chair while performing the exercise which requires standing on one leg. I will repeat this exercises and hope to improve my performance.
I'm a PT practicing in Florida. I LOVE your gentle movement videos. Lots of great ideas for working with patients as well as being beneficial for myself (I'm 70 years old and still practicing in a retirement community) Thank you, thank you!
I teach Qi Gong for Seniors at a Senior Center. They have been interested in Tai Chi, so today I wasn't feeling good but I wanted them to have a class. So this will be a wonderful substitute for our class. I know they will enjoy it!
Hello, I survived a Guillan-Barre about 9 years ago and was so lucky to be back to my (almost) normal life with some sequels but still functioning. It's the continuous muscle/neurological pain that really gets me... During this time of lockdown, without any of the physio sessions, I have every week, these videos have been lifesavers (well, mind-savers as well), so thank you! Thank you so much
The most beautiful smile I've ever seen! And this video is so gentle but easy to follow. Also quite effective in realigning my body so it works again. Thank you for this.
Love this one. I fibromyalgia and post cancer treatment issue and this workout is so gentle and helpful.. Thanks so much. Please keep them coming!!! It is also really calming to my mind. I am very peaceful when finished.
I have a compression fracture in my spine - T7 and I also have pneumonia. I've been looking for simple and easy exercises to help with breathing and to start strengthening my back. Thank you, this is perfect!!
been this video for a week or maybe two now, about every other to every three days, along with stretching exercises. The peace and calm I feel after this is unbelievable. What a great way to erase stress!
Just came across this and loved the exercise programme. I started the gentle chair yoga (25 mins) a few weeks ago, but only just connected the dots....!! I am so pleased all these programmes have been put together by qualified rehab specialists and think that showing the exercises at three different mobility levels is fantastic. Will check out the other videos on relaxation and meditation as well. Thank you! Maybe this is a New Year's resolution that I can keep!
Thank you for this. My husband suffers with Parkinson's Disease & Ti-Chi is a recommended exersise for him. He also suffered a stroke on Aug. 20, 2021 so has had his left side effected. With having this being something you are able to do sitting down REALLY IS HELPFUL. "THANK-YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!"💙💜
Thank you so much for your videos, they are perfect and so gentle. They have made a huge difference to my chronic pain. I look forward to them everyday.
Love your videos, so relaxing and helps so much in my stretching. I have a twisted spine, am overweight by 80 lbs, and limited range due to my hips having issues. This Video has me walking away from it feeling good and refreshed, not hurting like other flexibly exercises. I showed to my 82 year mother and she loves it too!!! Thank you!
I just found this video the o the other day. I love the your gentle chair yoga video but didn't know if I would be able to do the Tai Chi exercises. I found that I was able to do them easily with the modifications presented. With time I hope to be able to do all of the exercises standing up rather than sitting down. Thanks so much. Blessings to you all!
Thank you so much for the video. I loved the demonstration of the exercises with limited range of motion. It worked well with my fibromyalgia - it didnt tempt me to over do it.
Your chair yoga was my first one with you as I have bad knees now and can’t do floor exercises. I loved the gentle approach and soothing music. So glad to see this video as I’ve wanted to try tai chi to improve my balance but found other videos too complicated. I also love that you show different levels for those physically challenged. Simple instruction and so soothing you girls are the best! Oh and for those that don’t think chair yoga is effective think again. It gets me breathing deeply and I can really feel the benefits;)
Thank you for this video and the 25 minute chair yoga! Both are excellent and help me improve my range of motion, balance, and flexibility. I have limited range of motion in my right hip due to dysplasia and numerous surgeries, and these videos help me more than anything else I’ve done.
Great! Thank you very much. I have myasthenia gravis and these exercises are excellent! I like qi gong but I cant to make it complet. Now, I can to do qi gong and tai chi! Thank you!
Hello! I enjoyed every single one of your yoga/Qi Gong exercises. They are simple, yet they make me feel less tense. I have minor carpal tunnel and cannot do anything too crazy like other yoga instructors as it could worsen it. These were very helpful. Thank you! I hope to see more videos in the future.
Wow! I can't wait to try this. I had a stroke years ago -- affecting my right side. I have wanted to try Tai Chi, but no one showed how to do it with my disability. Thanks to you, I understand. Do you have other videos?
Loving this gentle practice and have done it many times in the morning. Is there an update video planned to give us another option? Keep the spark ignited? Thank you for all you do 💛
Hola! no me gusta hacer gimnasia, pero he encontrado este tai chi, y me sienta muy bien, hacer estos movimientos , suaves pero al mismo tiempo se mueven las rodillas, y las articulaciones, para mejorar la salud. Gracias.
This is a very, very good class, I'm thinking that everybody can do it. Like you show in this play. But my problem is my mom, she doesn't want do do " nothing"! She's always saying that she is older " 88" and have a problem in her leg because she made a surgery and tell me, no no no. What can not do it ? Because she thinks that have been another cirurgie at the outherleg. There are doctors that doesn't agree. But she want's to do it! She even want to try!!! What can I do? Could you help me? Thank you very mutch. " she's terrible, mom just do "
This is the only video I have seen that you all have made where the experts did not know what they were doing. It's disappointing. I'm hoping you'll redo this with someone who knows tai chi. The poor lady doesn't even know how to hold the ball. Tai chi has really helped me in my stroke recovery. It's a great tool with a good teacher/instruction. The other two ladies did a nice job of modifying.
I recommend this video for anyone beginning and/or with limited movement.
I used to teach Tai chi but have become very sedentary.
There are three people demonstrating the movements, two in chairs and one standing.
One in a chair cannot move her left arm. The other takes smaller movements. The narrator explains each level as they move through the steps.
The steps are paused twice to allow for a place to stop if you need to.
A great place to start.
I've been disabled for 24yrs, but recently had Radial Ablation on my neck and back. I was given these videos for Physiotherapy and the comments have given me hope!
thank you for the thoughtfulness put into making these exercises adaptable, accessable, and gentle.
This is one of the best Tai Chi videos out. Thank you for sharing
Im a 38yr old woman and I’ve watched a lot of wellness videos. This lady is by far the most caring empowering guide I’ve ever experienced “you are the boss” “listen to your body” feels so loving to receive. Thankyou!
We use this video in the senior center I go to. I love the quiet music, the soft bells, and the gentle pace. I also like the fact that people have the option of doing the motions seated. Excellent video.
I’m 67. I like this a lot. My friend who’s 66 asked me to share this link. Thank you! ❤
I love love love how many adaptations you made and how inclusive this is!
28 years old, I had a hip replacement at 19 due to complex medical conditions and past surgeries. I never thought I'd get good balance or flexibility back with the slight leg length difference, but this is making all the difference in the world. It's gentle on my body, I feel pleasantly warm and exercised after this but not exhausted.
I just found this video. I love it because it's so easy to follow and not over-taxing for my arthritic back and knees. Thank you, Canadian neighbors, for making and sharing this video!
I'm 66 years old, broke my hip 20 years ago, and even though I'd been very active before, I became extremely sedentary after that. It was like my body ached constantly and stopped working. I've been doing this program daily for several weeks now, and I can't believe the changes I'm already experiencing. Thanks so much for this.
I'm the Activity Director for an assisted living community. I use these videos as an exercise class for my residents. The various levels of movement is perfect for my people! I truly appreciate your dedication to this program. Thank you!
I'm 67 years old, semi-disabled, and although I've known I needed to be more physically active for a long time finding exercises that took my limitations into account was nearly impossible. I've always been interested in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, so finding this video has been an absolute lifesaver. I'm able to do it nearly every day and love it. I just feel so much better doing something positive for my health. Thank you, and I look forward to trying more programs!
My senior love the class. Translation on youtube makes it easy to follow for any population in any country.
I can't say how grateful I am for these videos. Exercise can be so hard with fibromyalgia, and I often feel discouraged when I'm trying to do a video but can't do many of the poses... The modifications you offer make it possible for me to do nearly every move, and I can adjust it to make it harder or easier, depending on how I'm doing that day. Those modifications, along with the positive narration, help not only my body but also my confidence. Thank you!!!
I agree with your comment completely. With fibromyalgia I have not been able to do much and this gives me a sense of accomplishment and helps stretch my achy muscles.
I have been doing this video for 2 years. It is the best for fibromyalgia!
I'm speechless! I've been so depressed because I was told not to exercise because I'm severely anemic, but this is incredible! My body has been deteriorating so fast that I needed something. This is perfection. I listened to my body to start this, and I listened further and followed all 3 of you. I feel better than I have since this all started. I will continue to use these videos daily. ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
Build up your body with a green drink each day (they're all good and you can buy a powder and mix it with water or juice), and also a small piece of good quality steak. And keep away from anyone who tells you not to exercise. There are exercises for every single person and every single problem and the body must move for any blood you have to circulate. So study up Ms. Kathy. A life of adventure awaits you.
Just found this session , missing my tai chi classes, so this is an excellent replacement especially for the over70s
I have two broken legs and can’t do normal exercise. This is a great option. Liked the three different ways to do the exercises.
This is a phenomenal video. This is exactly what I need for my clients. They are all at varying physical levels and this video is perfect for including ALL of them! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this I almost cried. My mom suffered an stroke years ago and she can’t move her right side and the girl in the left is just like her!! I’ll try with her and see it goes, thank you again!!
Thank you! I have a PD and many side effects including instabilty. I believe you exercises may improve my stability. I performed all the exercises standing, but I had to hold a chair while performing the exercise which requires standing on one leg. I will repeat this exercises and hope to improve my performance.
I'm a PT practicing in Florida. I LOVE your gentle movement videos. Lots of great ideas for working with patients as well as being beneficial for myself (I'm 70 years old and still practicing in a retirement community) Thank you, thank you!
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Thank you, Canada, for this great video and the ladies who help us to stretch and relax our bodies.
I teach Qi Gong for Seniors at a Senior Center. They have been interested in Tai Chi, so today I wasn't feeling good but I wanted them to have a class. So this will be a wonderful substitute for our class. I know they will enjoy it!
This is good practice for someone who has limited movement such as myself. Thank you.
I love the adaptions with chair versions so that everyone can join. Qi Gong and Tai chi as well as chair yoga are so gentle and useful for everyone.
I have been doing this after recovering from a long illness. It has been very helpful. Thank you!
Hello, I survived a Guillan-Barre about 9 years ago and was so lucky to be back to my (almost) normal life with some sequels but still functioning. It's the continuous muscle/neurological pain that really gets me... During this time of lockdown, without any of the physio sessions, I have every week, these videos have been lifesavers (well, mind-savers as well), so thank you! Thank you so much
The most beautiful smile I've ever seen! And this video is so gentle but easy to follow. Also quite effective in realigning my body so it works again. Thank you for this.
Love this one. I fibromyalgia and post cancer treatment issue and this workout is so gentle and helpful.. Thanks so much. Please keep them coming!!! It is also really calming to my mind. I am very peaceful when finished.
I have a compression fracture in my spine - T7 and I also have pneumonia. I've been looking for simple and easy exercises to help with breathing and to start strengthening my back. Thank you, this is perfect!!
been this video for a week or maybe two now, about every other to every three days, along with stretching exercises. The peace and calm I feel after this is unbelievable. What a great way to erase stress!
Thank you for this. I've added it to my physical therapy regimen with the encouragement of my physical therapist. It's wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this routine, I really enjoyed the gentle, flowing low-impact movements that leave you feeling relaxed yet energised.
So soothing - love the voice, love the music, love the setting, even love the exercise!
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Just came across this and loved the exercise programme. I started the gentle chair yoga (25 mins) a few weeks ago, but only just connected the dots....!! I am so pleased all these programmes have been put together by qualified rehab specialists and think that showing the exercises at three different mobility levels is fantastic. Will check out the other videos on relaxation and meditation as well. Thank you! Maybe this is a New Year's resolution that I can keep!
More Tai Chi please
Thank you for this. My husband suffers with Parkinson's Disease & Ti-Chi is a recommended exersise for him. He also suffered a stroke on Aug. 20, 2021 so has had his left side effected. With having this being something you are able to do sitting down REALLY IS HELPFUL. "THANK-YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!"💙💜
Thank you so much for your videos, they are perfect and so gentle. They have made a huge difference to my chronic pain. I look forward to them everyday.
So helpful to see the adaptations especially where one arm cannot participate. Very encouraging.
Love your videos, so relaxing and helps so much in my stretching. I have a twisted spine, am overweight by 80 lbs, and limited range due to my hips having issues. This Video has me walking away from it feeling good and refreshed, not hurting like other flexibly exercises. I showed to my 82 year mother and she loves it too!!! Thank you!
Thank you for providing these routines.
Thank you again for this wonderful video.
Very nice routine for a variety of levels and physical conditions. This is a great routine to do daily!
Thank-you, the adaptations are so helpful.
I just found this video the o the other day. I love the your gentle chair yoga video but didn't know if I would be able to do the Tai Chi exercises. I found that I was able to do them easily with the modifications presented. With time I hope to be able to do all of the exercises standing up rather than sitting down. Thanks so much. Blessings to you all!
Thank you for your comment! We love hearing that these videos are helping others. We'll be recording a new video next week, so stay tuned for more!
Thank you ladies 👩, wonderful job.
Thank you so much for the video. I loved the demonstration of the exercises with limited range of motion. It worked well with my fibromyalgia - it didnt tempt me to over do it.
Thank you very gentle and perfect for me after surgery
Your chair yoga was my first one with you as I have bad knees now and can’t do floor exercises. I loved the gentle approach and soothing music. So glad to see this video as I’ve wanted to try tai chi to improve my balance but found other videos too complicated. I also love that you show different levels for those physically challenged. Simple instruction and so soothing you girls are the best! Oh and for those that don’t think chair yoga is effective think again. It gets me breathing deeply and I can really feel the benefits;)
Thank you for uploading this video. It acts as a nice recovery workout for muscles on rest days.
Still using this practice! It's been helpful in reconditioning after surgery!
Thank you for this video and the 25 minute chair yoga! Both are excellent and help me improve my range of motion, balance, and flexibility. I have limited range of motion in my right hip due to dysplasia and numerous surgeries, and these videos help me more than anything else I’ve done.
Wonderful!
I love this video. I do your chair yoga and I love this one as well please make more Videos just like this with more poses to practice.
Such a beautiful practice in one of my fauvorite nations on Earth, thank you so much for spreading love & health
Love the stretch to reach high to pick fruit snd reach behind me to put it in a basket. Great one!
One of my favorites especially help for a stiff arm I have.
Thank you so relaxing for me and my husband
Thank you this was awesome easy to follow much appreciate
Been doing on and off 20 yrs the results are amazing , but must be done daily for best results 😊 I'm 80 very healthy 😊😊😊
Great! Thank you very much. I have myasthenia gravis and these exercises are excellent! I like qi gong but I cant to make it complet. Now, I can to do qi gong and tai chi! Thank you!
love this, thank you very much... I can do this.. God bless you all...
Just what I need! Thank you so much!
thank you finally found a good video gentle tai chi
Glad it was helpful!
Enjoyed doing these movements with you. Thanks, all
Thank you very much for your helpful video
just finished this, so relaxing.
Thank you for watching the video! We are happy you found it relaxing.
Hello! I enjoyed every single one of your yoga/Qi Gong exercises. They are simple, yet they make me feel less tense. I have minor carpal tunnel and cannot do anything too crazy like other yoga instructors as it could worsen it. These were very helpful. Thank you! I hope to see more videos in the future.
this was really good! I feel much better now.
Thank you for posting these very, very helpful!
I would love to see move of these videos with the adaptations! maybe more variety of TaiChi moves on the next one
Thank you. More please.
Awesome ❤Thank you 😊
Thanks. Very good demonstration and easy to follow.
Fantastic video. Will be using regularly!
I was beginning to lose my balance, but I feel a more noticeable return of it each time I do this routine.
Love this one!
Thank You So Much for the NICE video I Like It
Excellent.
Thank you. It acts do nice on my bodily sensations.😄
Thanks so much
Thank you... Infinity
excellent
So gentle that basic principles are forgotten !
Wow! I can't wait to try this. I had a stroke years ago -- affecting my right side. I have wanted to try Tai Chi, but no one showed how to do it with my disability. Thanks to you, I understand. Do you have other videos?
Sandra Musil yes we do! Check out our channel ‘Cara Kircher’ - we will be adding another in a couple of weeks as well. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks very helpful
Thank you. It's a very nice video. Most videos are either advertisments or too quick and difficult. Or both ;)
Loving this gentle practice and have done it many times in the morning. Is there an update video planned to give us another option? Keep the spark ignited? Thank you for all you do 💛
Thank You!!!
Walk at home
Wonderful
Any idea how do we follow the lady in purple? Is her right my right too or her right is my left.
Thanks in advance. Not good at following this. 🙏
What's the name of every music playing in the background
Hola! no me gusta hacer gimnasia, pero he encontrado este tai chi, y me sienta muy bien, hacer estos movimientos , suaves pero al mismo tiempo se mueven las rodillas, y las articulaciones, para mejorar la salud. Gracias.
Cool!
thaks well explined
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Suddenly this video is interrupted by ads over and over making it almost impossible to watch. I anyone else having this problem? (July 31, 2020)
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We have made changes so that there will no longer be ads interrupting the video.
@@LEAPService That's wonderful! Thank you so much. I hope this video stays up for at least 20 years. I don't know what I would do without it!
This is a very, very good class, I'm thinking that everybody can do it. Like you show in this play. But my problem is my mom, she doesn't want do do " nothing"! She's always saying that she is older " 88" and have a problem in her leg because she made a surgery and tell me, no no no. What can not do it ? Because she thinks that have been another cirurgie at the outherleg. There are doctors that doesn't agree. But she want's to do it! She even want to try!!! What can I do?
Could you help me? Thank you very mutch. " she's terrible, mom just do "
This is the only video I have seen that you all have made where the experts did not know what they were doing. It's disappointing. I'm hoping you'll redo this with someone who knows tai chi. The poor lady doesn't even know how to hold the ball. Tai chi has really helped me in my stroke recovery. It's a great tool with a good teacher/instruction. The other two ladies did a nice job of modifying.