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Tai Chi For Arthritis

Suffolk County Department of Health is pleased to collaborate with Stony Brook Medicine in presenting virtual Tai Chi classes through Zoom. Tai Chi is an ancient art form that has its roots in martial arts. People enjoy taking Tai Chi classes for the social aspects and soon discover the many additional health benefits. Our instructors have been certified to teach Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi For Arthritis programs.

Dr. Paul Lam practiced as a family physician for 40 years. Since 2013, he has devoted his energy to sharing his knowledge of Tai Chi with millions of people throughout the world. We enthusiastically enjoy bringing his evidence – based program into our classes.

Tai Chi For Arthritis is a program that promotes wellness and many health benefits ranging from developing musculoskeletal strength, joint stability, balanced footing, enhanced mind body connection, cultivating a relaxed mind, better postural alignment, and enhanced breathing skills. Tai Chi’s characteristically slow, smooth and controlled movements make this a low impact exercise suitable for people of all ages. Tai Chi for Arthritis

Many older adults find the Tai Chi classes improve their balance and muscular strength in a gentle way. These learned and practiced ways help individuals to build confidence in performing every day activities. For example, concepts of weight transfer and stepping, trains the participants to move mindfully as they step. Attention to moving in a slow controlled upright manner is one of the reasons why Tai Chi is very effective for fall prevention.

No previous knowledge of Tai Chi is necessary to participate. All classes are free and facilitated by certified Tai Chi trainers.

In Person Classes

Bayport Blue Point Library
186 Middle Road, Blue Point, NY 11715
Mondays 11am - 12pm
Dates: Jan 8, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 26
Contact: 631-363-6133

Central Islip Library
33 Hawthorne Avenue, NY 11722
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Dates: Jan 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 | Feb 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
Contact: 631-234-9333

Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 e. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Part 1: Jan 8, 22, 29 | Feb. 5, 26
Part 2: March 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 29 | April 1, 5, 8, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Contact: 631-654-4700

Hampton Bays Wellness Center
38 B Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Workshop is in Spanish
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am – 11:30am
Dates: Feb 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 | March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 | April 2, 4, 9, 11
Contact: 631-726-8800

Senior Citizen Congregate Nutrition Program in Mastic
15 Herkimer Street, Mastic, NY 11950
Thursdays 9:30am – 10:30am
Dates: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1
Contact: 631-451-9080

Northport Library
151 Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY 11768
Mondays 1pm - 2pm
Dates: Jan 8, 22, 29 | Feb 5, 26 | March 4
Contact: 631-261-6930

Northwell building, just north of South Shore University Hospital
1933 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Dates: Jan 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 | Feb 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 | March 5, 7,12, 14, 19, 21, 26
Contact: 516-351-4571

Northwell building, just south of South Shore University Hospital
1933 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Dates: April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 | May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 | June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Contact: 516-351-4571

Center Moriches Library
235 Montauk Highway, Center Moriches, NY 11934
Tuesdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: March 5, 19, 26 | April 2, 16, 23, 30
Contact: 631-878-0940

Riverhead Library
330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Thursdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28 | April 4, 11, 18, 25
Contact: 631-727-3228

*Special Event*

World Tai Chi Day on Saturday, April 27 9:45 AM

Northwell building, just north of South Shore University Hospital 1933 Union Boulevard, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Online Classes

To sign up for the next workshop on Tai Chi for Health and Balance or to learn more about the program:
www.trauma.stonybrookmedicine.edu/falls_programs


Contact: Kristi L. Ladowski, MPH, StonyBrook University Hospital Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator at:
 Kristi.Ladowski@stonybrookmedicine.edu


To learn more about Dr. Paul Lam and the Tai Chi For Health Institute:
www.taichiforhealthinstitute.org


Contact: Linda Bohman, S.C. Office of Health Education Public Health Educator:
 linda.bohman@suffolkcountyny.gov or call 631-853-3187

Suffolk County Government

H. Lee Dennison Bldg

100 Veterans Memorial Hwy
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Riverhead County Center

County Road 51
Riverhead, NY 11901