Tai Chi and mindfulness a big hit with men in Clifden
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Nineteen men from the newly established Marconi Men’s Shed, Clifden completed a six-week ‘Tai Chi and Mindfulness’ Course recently. The course was funded by the HSE Carers Department and the Course Instructor was Natalia Krause from Chen Tai Chi Galway. Participants were presented with Certificates at a special Ceremony held in the HSE Elm Tree Centre in Clifden on Tuesday, December 10th 2024.
Michelle Harrison, Manager, Carers Department, HSE West and North West whose department funded the course, said that Tai Chi is appropriate for people of all ages and fitness levels as it is a low-impact exercise that combines slow, fluid movements, mindful breathing and mental focus, and is often referred to as a moving meditation which relates well with mindfulness practices, such as body scan meditation and loving kindness meditation.”
Tom McWilliam from Ballyconneely who undertook the course and is the Chairperson of Marconi Men’s Shed said; “The philosophy in the Shed is that it is important to look after both our mind and body.
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