ALBERTON- Tai Chi Chuan Institute in Alberton, run by advanced international judge and coach Craig Anthony Boden, offers Tai Chi and Qigong exercises for diabetics and people physically challenged by other illnesses.
Craig, who has just returned from America where he completed his senior advanced instructor level in Qigong, through the World Tai Chi Federation, wants to study the rehabilitation methods and benefits of Tai Chi for accident and stroke victims. He hopes to achieve a PhD in the martial arts through a yet to be determined Chinese university.
Craig is currently presenting one-on-one sessions to help disabled, sick and physically challenged individuals.Three years ago, Bianca van der Schyff was in an accident which left her blind, brain damaged and wheelchair bound. She started with classes after she fell out of her wheelchair and broke her shoulder. After extensive therapy with Tai Chi classes, Bianca can walk 13 steps and even walks up the stairs at the institute. “Qigong and Tai Chi exercises are easy to learn and practice,” says Craig.
“I want to get this into the schools to help children. These exercises reprogramme the body through the neurological pathways of the brain. Qigong does not work the external part of the body but rather the internal part of the body, stimulating the internal organs to help cure and prevent sicknesses.”
For further information on Tai Chi and Qigong classes, phone Craig on 082 691 0540 or send email to craig@taichichuaninstitute.co.za
