Claire Walchli teaches TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS, the perfect exercise. Register for Thursday 6-7:00 pm 12 session classes by calling Claire at: 262-695-1417/info/advise

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The simplified Tai Chi exercises are done standing, sitting or visualizing.

It is a moving meditation and a complete exercise.

Tai Chi Fundamentals promotes

• Balance
• emotional wellbeing
• strength
• energy
• stress relief
• low impact aerobics
• balancing the immune and circulatory systems.
• Class is taught by certified instructors
• Practice just 3 – 5 minutes per day

Most ages and physical abilities can benefit from the Fundamentals.

Claire Walchli’s chronic pain and physical issues naturally lead her into nutrition and the complimentary health field in 1974 for her own health and education. While a member of Wisconsin Athletic Club in Wauwatosa, she enrolled in traditional form Tai Chi classes in 1999. In 2000, the Club hired a certified instructor, Patricia C. Culotti to teach a new simplified program called Tai Chi Fundamentals founded by Tricia Yu, based out of the Tai Chi Center (http://www.taichihealth.com/) in Madison, Wi.

Tai Chi Fundamentals is a moving meditation and a perfect exercise. Done standing, sitting or visualizing, it brings us back to the basic postures and movements: relieving pain, releasing energy and building strength and balance of body, mind and spirit. The program is designed to be taught by certified instructors.

Claire , convinced of its healthful aspects, is now a third level certified instructor in the program and has over six years continuing training with Pat Culotti. She has trained with Grandmaster Wm. C.C. Chen, NYC, NY; Master Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, San Francisco, CA; and Kim Kanzelburger, Center States, T’ai Chi Ch’uan Assoc., Kansas City, MO.

The Tai Chi Fundamentals program has been chosen by physicians as a beneficial referral to patients. Claire works with Complimentary Healthcare providers demonstrating at local wellness fairs & senior communities, and the Fibromialgia Centers of Milwaukee sharing the health benefits with the public. Her co-teaching with Pat at the Wisconsin Athletic Club in Wauwatosa continues.

Now, Claire is thrilled to be part of the team of certified and licensed practitioners at Avolen Wellness Center in Oconomowoc. This location will give Claire an appropriate environment to help her clients balance their body, mind and spirit.

You can email Claire at Claire@avolen.com

To find out more about Tai Chi you can visit http://www.taichihealth.com/ or read our FAQ which follows.

FAQ – Tai Chi Fundamentals

What is Tai Chi?
A moving meditation, and complete exercise.

Why is this called Fundamentals?
To bring us back to our fundamental body postures and movements.

Can I do the exercises?
If you can breathe, stand, walk and lift your wrists and hands, yes.

Are we on the floor, like doing yoga and pilates?
No. It’s done standing, sitting or visualizing.

How long does it take to learn?
It’s the shortest of all the Tai Chi forms.

Do I need to practice daily between classes?
I suggest 3-5 minutes per day.

How long does it take to do this Tai Chi Fundamentals Form?
That’s up to the individual, but it can be done in less than 5 minutes.

My Doctor says Tai Chi would be good for me. Why?
Complimentary healthcare has come to recognize the benefits of Tai Chi Fundamentals for: balance, stress relief, immune system, circulatory system, energy, low-impact aerobics, strength training and weight bearing exercise. Designed to be taught only by certified instructors, so ask for certification.