Reactions
COMMENTS from Individuals, Health Care Professionals, In-service Trainings
It helps me chill. . . I'm clearer, more focused. . .It feels good. - High School Students
Tai Chi is the perfect fit in the puzzle of life, because it encompasses the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical. - Robert Short, Manager, Clinical Services
There are many benefits derived from Tai Chi. The main ones I feel are being energized as well as feeling complete relaxation. How wonderful ! - Mary Sands, Real Estate Agent , retired
Tai Chi movements have crept into my work place, especially on the keyboard. Wrist relaxation, via movements learned in class have relaxed tension in my fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. The progressive relaxation techniques overflow into my intention for the day and for my workplace style. - Helen Smucker, R.N., Office Manager
As a Chinese-American citzen, I feel fortunate to have a chance to learn Tai Chi from Susan Cady, a very easy to follow instructor. - Lillian Woo, Senior
Tai Chi is an effective way to relax, focus, and energize. Susan's humor, creativity, and passion make each class a unique experience. - Michael Delaney, CPA, BP
Tai Chi has made me more aware of the internal and external world in which I live. It allows me a break away from stress to re-energize my mind and body. It helps me to focus myself and easily address the issues and tasks at hand. - Betty Cross, retired teacher
SENIORS RESPOND: Tai Chi is very kind to the participant. -Doris Eisenberg, senior
Tai Chi - the Flow of magic ! - Terry Hanchin, senior
Tai Chi has taught me to feel graceful even though I'm not. And it brings me joy and contentment. - Joan McQuown, senior
Tai Chi has improved my posture, strengthened my body, and taught me to relax and enjoy life. I love it! - Dora Wagner, senior
I notice benefits to all parts of the body through a series of ballet-like natural movements that improve circulation and flexibility without pain. - Lee Wilson, teacher
I wanted effective, yet low-impact exercise with calming qualities. Tai Chi offers a wonderful balance for physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness.
- Ellen Minozzi, photography assistant
Tai Chi increases relaxation, lowers blood pressure, heightens the immune system and helps balance body and soul ! - Sr. Pat Rickard, SND
"Rejuvenating!" "I felt revived after only a few minutes." "I liked it...I could do it."
"...more in control of my body & mind." "It's easy to do, yet powerful." "Very relaxing -it was what I needed." "This could help my coordination."
-GEAUGA HOSPITAL STAFF
"Really Great." "Need class here." "I am going to want to take a class in this now."
"Great - Do this again! How about at the other facilities?"
"Very helpful! Enjoyed the feeling of muscle and nerve relaxation with the physical effort." "Would love class. . ." "Lunchtime is the best -- very enjoyable"
- MERIDIA HILLCREST STAFF
"My breathing slowed down and deepened, and my body relaxed."
"It gave me an energy boost to finish the day." "Back feels better."
Any lasting effects? "Yes, several days." "I felt more energetic for the rest of that day."
"Better breathing / opened congested areas in body."
"I've used it at work to energize my body during a 13 hour work day."
"Elevated mood/ much more relaxed/ much more alert - same day."
- CLEVELAND ASSOC. OF PARALEGALS SEMINAR
"My blood pressure has dropped 20 points, both numbers." - SHAKER HTS. SENIOR, RETIRED NURSE
"I've used tai chi techniques in my car, at the office, and at home."
"Definite mood changes . . . " "My shoulder and neck felt better (injuries I had)."
- JUSTICE CENTER, PROBATION OFFICERS
"My fingers had been hurting - - immediate relief. And I haven't had as much trouble with my fingers since using the hand exercises."
- COMMON PLEAS COURT, ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
COLLINWOOD STUDENTS after Tai Chi for Health - January, 2003
Stress Reduction Skills, Increase Focus, Concentration & Mood Management
After ½ hour introduction to tai chi movements in Mr. Jay Hunt's Health Class, students in grades 9 - 12 answered the questions:
How do you feel? How would you describe tai chi to a friend? Would you be willing to be filmed?
3rd Period
I felt pretty good
I feel at peace with everything and myself. I feel good and I have a sense of comfort.
Good. I can think better.
Right now I feel calm and relaxed. It's nice to let go from everything and take time out
to relieve some stress.
I feel lighter than I have before.
I feel good.
It felt good. It felt like a little ball rolling in my hand. It's very useful.
I feel very relaxed and calm. I would describe it as a good experience.
I feel funny like a magnet.
I feel very relaxed and sleepy. Everything feels like I'm floating now. Thank you for
this experience.
To a friend, I would describe this as a very unique experience. I think that it can help one
in getting focused and clearing their minds.
I feel full of energy. I have a new found respect for my body's energy, and I fine it hard
to believe I had this all along and never knew. I feel like I found a calm, cool
spring on a hot summer day.
4th Period
Good. Try it, it works a lot. It makes you feel relaxed.
I felt soothing calmed down.
I feel the same.
I feel relaxed and calm. Thanks for coming.
I feel better than I felt when I walked through the door. It helped me calm down.
I feel tired.
I feel the same as I did when we first started.
Relaxed. It's a very calming exercise.
I feel loose.
Better. Makes you feel loose.
Good. Try it, it's cool.
Relaxed. I would describe it as calming, but weird at the same time.
I feel relaxed. I would describe this to my friend as a physical movement of relaxation.
Better. Makes you feel loose. I feel like I am happy and light.
OK. I am so so.
Relaxed, a wonderful feeling.
I feel relaxed and calm.
I feel very relaxed.
I feel calm and cool.
I feel relaxed and smooth. Chinese exercise is a relaxation to smooth your energy.
I feel relaxed, a state of calmness.
5th Period
If you need calming down, I would recommend this activity.
First it felt silly and dumb. And I didn't think it would work. But it does work on
calming down.
I feel relaxed.
I feel calm and relaxed.
I feel calm and cool and I'd tell a friend to try it to relieve some stress or anything.
I feel calm (okay), and had fun. If you are mad/nervous, it'll calm you down.
Calm and relaxed. It would start to feel funny, then you would get used to it.
Tired. Boring.
I liked it. It was fun and I would like to do it again.
I feel very nice. Wonderful.
It could be relaxing if you take it seriously.
I feel looser than I did when I first came in the class.
7th Period -
I was tired until I did the Tai Chi. I yawned a lot during the exercise, but I'm not sleepy
anymore.
I feel relief in my body, but I felt that when I arrived.
The same, tired, like when I first came in. Weird, crazy.
I feel relaxed, in a peaceful, poised state. It was kind of like meditation, a physical
meditation. This helps a lot when you're stressed, not only because someone is "pushing your buttons."
I feel like energy has just flowed through my body. Very relaxing.
I feel a lot more energized and relaxed than I was before I started. Slow exercise.
I feel very relaxed and sleepy.
I feel sleepy. Mind soothing and tiresome.
I feel the same, nice and relaxed. It's kind of fun.
I feel very comfortable and relaxed, as if I was floating in air or every move I make was
so smooth.
I feel calm and relaxed.
Sleepy.
