Current In-person Classes in the Philadelphia Area
Spring 2025
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention
In person at Community Arts Center (CAC), Wallingford PA
Wednesdays, May 7-28 (4 week sesson)
10:30-11:30 in the Ballroom
Spring 2025
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention
In person at Center on the Hill (COH), Philadlephia.
Tuesdays, April 22- May 27 (6 Week Session)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm $120 for 8 Weeks
Registration Required and begins on March 31st.
Class size is limited to 10 students
Elissa offers a joyous class this spring that is designed for those of us with arthritis and / or osteoporosis. Her 6-week session will include an excellent set of warm-ups that you’ll love doing daily, invigorating Qigong breathing exercises, and safe, flowing, and soothing tai chi movements. Our work together can help ease or reduce stiffness and pain associated with arthritis while improving your health, balance, and sense of wellbeing. The balance training and mindful movement components will help prevent falls as you build your confidence and strength.
Accommodates both new and returning learners
Elissa Berardi is certified as a Tai Chi instructor by the Oriental Fitness Institute of Philadelphia and has taught Tai Chi since 2010. She is also certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (recomended by the CDC) and Tai Chi for Osteoporosis by the international 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.
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention
In person at Center on the Hill (COH), Philadlephia.
Tuesdays, April 22- May 27 (6 Week Session)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm $120 for 8 Weeks
Registration Required and begins on March 31st.
Class size is limited to 10 students
Elissa offers a joyous class this spring that is designed for those of us with arthritis and / or osteoporosis. Her 6-week session will include an excellent set of warm-ups that you’ll love doing daily, invigorating Qigong breathing exercises, and safe, flowing, and soothing tai chi movements. Our work together can help ease or reduce stiffness and pain associated with arthritis while improving your health, balance, and sense of wellbeing. The balance training and mindful movement components will help prevent falls as you build your confidence and strength.
Accommodates both new and returning learners
Elissa Berardi is certified as a Tai Chi instructor by the Oriental Fitness Institute of Philadelphia and has taught Tai Chi since 2010. She is also certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (recomended by the CDC) and Tai Chi for Osteoporosis by the international 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.