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Occasionally, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can throw you off-kilter. When that happens at the Phipps Center for the Arts [PCA], we slow things down—way down—with tai chi. Led by certified instructor Mark Tomlinson, each session flows through gentle, low-impact movements that quietly build strength, flexibility and body awareness. Classes meet in the PCA’s cozy art studio every Wednesday and migrate to the front patio in the summertime.
Beyond the physical advantages of better balance and a lowered risk of falls, tai chi is a stress-melting reset for the mind. The deliberate pace invites you to think about breath, focus and let the day’s flurry fade into the background. This makes it an ideal practice for older adults, but newcomers are always welcome to join the circle as well.
Ben Thietje serves as the executive director of the Phipps Center for the Arts. Learn more at thephipps.org.
