Tai Chi For Arthritis
Clyde Beury
Developed by Dr. Paul Lam in collaboration with Tai Chi and medical experts, this program uses Sun Style Tai Chi, known for its gentle, flowing movements that promote relaxation, balance, and accessibility especially for older adults. The sequences are practiced on both the left and right sides, incorporating turns and directional movement to enhance mobility and provide a variety of combinations.
Tai Chi can be thought of as a moving form of yoga combined with meditation, offering both physical and mental benefits.
A certified Tai Chi instructor will gently guide participants through slow flowing movements designed to create ease in the body and calm the nervous system.
This class is welcoming to older adults of all physical abilities. Movements can be performed either seated or standing, making it adaptable and inclusive for everyone.
Key Benefits of Regular Tai Chi Practice:
Builds foundational strength | Enhances relaxation and flexibility | Improves coordination and balance | Supports healthy breathing | Encourages social interaction
Wednesdays
2 pm - 3 pm
9/2 - 11/4
Friends Village Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Road, Newtown, PA
Clyde Beury retired after nearly 35 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and previously served over 18 months in the U.S. Navy as a Command Substance Abuse Counselor.
He has been an active volunteer for decades: a Project MEDS presenter with BCAAA for 16 years; founder and former Vice President and President of The Way Home, a transitional housing program for formerly homeless men in Lower Bucks County, for 15 years; and a driver and pantry worker with Interfaith Food Alliance for 8 years. He also served 20 years as Chairperson for PA Diakonia, preparing individuals for lay religious leadership.
Clyde says of his work, “I believe that all humans have value and dignity and possess a desire and need to be appreciated and loved. My work with BCAAA allows me to provide tools to help people realize their goals.”
Married for over 45 years, he and his wife have two children, Kim and Chris, and three grandchildren, Carlin, Beatrix, and Malcolm. He lived in Italy for three years during his Navy service and has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States with his wife.
In his free time, Clyde enjoys bicycling, daily Yang Family Tai Chi and meditation, and reading history, philosophy, and religion. He is also a certified Tai Chi instructor.
Please register at least 48 hours in advance.
Complete the registration form by clicking the button below or contact Norma Coverdale. Via phone at (215) 968-3346 ext. 100 or via email at ncoverdale@friends-village.org
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