Choosing the best Tai Chi for Health Program
Dr Paul Lam and his team of tai chi and medical specialists have produced an instructional DVD for all of the Tai Chi for Health Programs. Using them is almost like being in one of Dr Lam’s classes. Even better still, attend one of the classes by his authorised instructors and use the DVD to supplement the lessons.
- If you have a chronic condition such as arthritis or diabetes, see below recommended Tai Chi for Health programs.
- If your reason for learning tai chi is to strengthen your body and improve your mental balance – see Dr Lam’s recommendations.
- Or, for a quick answer, see Dr Lam’s 3 best picks
You can also try out a free lesson of any program.
If you have these medical conditions:
- Arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS or similar conditions; asthma / bronchiectasis and a stroke – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program. It is supported by Arthritis Foundations worldwide; shown by many medical studies to reduces falls, alleviate pain, improves quality of life better lung capacity.
- Poor balance to prevent falls, improve balance and health – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention too since it contains a fall prevention program, that is why the Centers of Disease Control and Preventions (www.cdc.gov) recommends it.
- A stroke, heart disease, injury, surgical procedure or tiredness and stress – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation program because it is very healing and anyone can learn it.
- Diabetes, heart-related conditions – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Diabetes program. It is supported by Diabetes Australia.
- Osteoporosis – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Osteoporosis program. It is supported by Osteoporosis Australia
- Back pain, or a weakening condition like chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation program
- To de-stress or relieve depression – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi at Work or Tai Chi for Rehabilition
- Young children, to improve health and coordination – Dr Lam recommends the Tai Chi 4 Kidz program
To develop inner strength of your body and mind, Dr Lam recommends:
Start with Tai Chi for Beginners or Tai Chi for Energy and then progress onto Dr Lam’s Intermediate Series. Tai Chi for Energy is a combination of Chen and Sun styles and is more vigorous than Tai chi for Beginners and slightly more challenging to learn.
The Intermediate Series is recommended for people with approximately 1 year’s tai chi experience and the Advanced Series is for those with two or more years’ experience.
Dr Lam’s 3 best picks:
Dr Lam recommends starting with Tai Chi for Beginners; or if you prefer a more challenging and faster-paced program Tai Chi for Energy.
If you have arthritis or other chronic conditions, or prefer a gentle start, Tai Chi for Arthritis (suitable for almost anyone with or without arthritis) would be ideal to improve health and wellness, as well as relieve pain for almost anyone.
N.B. Please consult with your medical professional before embarking on any course of exercise.
