Tai Chi for Better Sleep
Virtual
Tuesdays, July 29 - Nov. 18, 2025
No Class Oct. 21
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. CT / 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. ET
This program will be fully seated. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Studies have shown that tai chi can reduce falls by nearly 70%. The program focuses on confidence building, which is linked closely to the reduced rate of falling. Other benefits include:
- Increases strength
- Increases balance and posture
- Prevents falls
- Improves mind, body, an spirit
- Reduces stress and increases relaxation
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention is led by a certified instructor, with each session including:
- Warm-up and cool-down exercises
- One or two movements per lesson, progressively leading to completing six basic core movements and six advanced extension movements
- Breathing techniques
- Tai chi principles relating to improving physical and mental balance
Modifications will be provided. This program is targeted to help older adults and older adults with disabilities at risk for fall stay active.
Cost: FREE
Please watch this video of the warm-ups to know what to expect: Warm-up Video
Registration for ONLINE Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 28, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information or questions, contact Nicole Wethington at wethingn@msu.edu.