with Elissa Berardi |
Tai Chi is a system of beautiful, flowing movements used by millions of people around the world as a healing, strengthening and meditative exercise. Chi-kung (Qigong) is a similar, but a more ancient mind-body system for cultivating our natural energy. Regular practice of these closely related arts increases balance control and flexibility, and promotes health, strength, confidence, longevity, and peace of mind. The N.Y. Times recently reported studies show that Tai Chi can ease fibromyalgia and help people with conditions that include arthritis, Parkinson's disease, osteopenia and high blood pressure. Elissa Berardi is certified as a Tai Chi instructor by the Oriental Fitness Institute of Philadelphia. She is also certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention and Tai Chi for Osteoporosis by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. In addition, Elissa studied at the Omega Institute in New York, studied and taught at the Won Institute, and has trained with many east and west coast Masters. |