Tai Chi for Diabetes

Join us for 10 online sessions, Tuesdays starting on March 4 through May 6, 2025 at 8 a.m. CT/9  a.m. ET for this wonderful slow easy tai chi. Based off of Yang style tai chi, enjoy a beautiful set of free flowing energy with each move.

Tai Chi for Diabetes is for all people, with or without diabetes. These tai chi moves help to improve our health, balance, immunity, ability to be relax and to have a better quality of life. Sharing this curriculum of slow gentle movement will support:
  • Increases strength
  • Increases balance and posture
  • Prevents falls
  • Improves mind, body, and spirit
  • Reduces stress and increases relaxation

Tai Chi for Diabetes 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 for those who want to attend seated or standing. This program is targeted to help older adults and older adults with disabilities at risk for fall stay active. Must have audio and video capabilities to participate for safety.

Cost: FREE

Registration for Tai Chi for Diabetes is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 3, 2025.

Accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. 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 Anita Carter at carte356@msu.edu.