Studies show exercise not only improves your overall health and well-being, but also helps manage many MS symptoms. Move forward through exercise and find an exercise program in your community or become an expert in using a healthy lifestyle to help manage MS. Tai Chi is one form of therapeutic exercise available to people with MS.
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art consisting of gentle movements meant to stimulate the body's "chi," or energy. Tai Chi promotes balance in the body, both mentally and physically. Tai Chi can be practiced standing or sitting and may help to:
- Improve balance and coordination.
- Increase muscle tone.
- Increase mental focus.
- Boost a body's ability to cope with stress.
- Promotes relaxation and sound sleeping
- Encourages living in the moment
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Provides a fun way to exercise and meet new friends
For more information about a Tai Chi scholarship, please contact Fiza at 1-800-344-4867 or 314-781-9020.
| ST. LOUIS | ADDRESS | CALL |
| Carondelet Park Rec Plex |
9300 Holly Hills Avenue St. Louis, MO 63111 |
314.768.9622 |
| Center of Clayton |
50 Gay Avenue Clayton, MO 63105 |
314.290.8511 |
| JCC |
2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 |
314.432.5700 |
| Edward Jones Family YMCA |
12521 Marine Avenue St. Louis, MO 63146 |
314.439.9622 |
| Kirkwood Family YMCA |
325 N. Taylor St. Louis, MO 63122 |
314.965.9622 |
| Maryland Heights Centre |
2344 McKelvey Road Maryland Heights, MO 63043 |
314.738.2599 |
| Mid-County YMCA |
1900 Urban Drive St. Louis, MO 63144 |
314.962.9450 |
| South City Family YMCA |
3150 Sublette Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139 |
314.644.3100 |
| South County YMCA |
12736 Southfork Road St. Louis, MO 63128 |
314.849.9622 |
| St. Charles County YMCA |
3900 Shady Springs Lane St. Peters, MO 63376 |
636.928.1928 |
| West County Family YMCA |
16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, MO 63017 |
636.532.3100 |
| ILLINOIS | ADDRESS | CALL |
| Jerseyville Wellness Center |
400 Maple Summit Road Jerseyville, IL 62052 |
Jennifer 618.498.6402 |