The Statesboro Tai Chi Group gathered in front of the courthouse steps on Saturday morning to celebrate World Tai Chi Day and showcase the health benefits of the practice. Led by Dr. Li Li, a kinesiology professor at Georgia Southern, the group meets every Tuesday and Thursday. They were joined by Master Ya Jun from Atlanta, who guided them through different movements in the 24 forms of Tai Chi.
Tai Chi has evolved over the years from a martial arts practice focused on combat to one that emphasizes wellness, balance, and strength. Dr. Li led the group through the various forms and highlighted the benefits of Tai Chi for participants, especially in fall prevention for older individuals. Despite their age range of 65-85, none have experienced serious illnesses, injuries or contracted COVID during the pandemic.
Participant Emily Franklin shared that she joined the group to learn something new and has seen improvements in her balance and posture. The group is diverse in terms of backgrounds and all members enjoy coming together to practice Tai Chi. Suitable for all fitness levels, Tai Chi offers benefits for people of all ages, with a particular focus on older individuals. To learn more about joining the free Tai Chi group, visit the Georgia Southern webpage.
