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Supported by National Arthritis Foundation (NAF), Council For Third Age (C3A) and Ministry of Community Youth & Sports (MCYS)


I participated as an instructor for the Taiji For Osteoporosis course, organised by the Resident's Committee (RC), class of 6 Oct to 15 Dec 2009.
Osteoporosis is the reduction of bone density as one ages. This translates to weaker bones, which can facture easily in an accident (eg. a fall).

Studies have shown that regular TaiJiQuan practitioners have better balance, improved posture and are less likely to fall. Other studies have also shown that TaiJiQuan may be able to prevent bone loss.
This programme is based on an modified low-impact TaiJiQuan form which aims to use all major body joints, in a practical, sustainable way.

Master Zhou Shu Sheng, born in Nanhai, Guangdong (China) in 1940, has been involved in both Chinese external and martial arts for 50 years, since the tender age of 13. His life has centred around martial arts, including coaching some prominent martial artists today.

In 2007, he was awarded with the title The World's Top 10 Martial Arts Masters.

We are fortunate to have him living in Singapore today. I am also fortunate to have received his teachings, as one of his many students.


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Chuah Ai Mee , 61, Author, Reiki Master, Ex-librarian & Therapist:

Learning Tai Chi with Trainer Gina, my chronic neck and shoulder ache has decreased dramatically, my posture is even better, and my endurance has increased to the extent that I can walk up 11 floors before I start breathing hard. I feel even more energetic after a tai-chi class with her. I love the way she fine-tunes my posture and movement. And yes, she's patient!

Seow Siew Bee, 59, IT Professional:

I used to be against practicing TaiJiQuan as I thought it was meant for old and tubby people. However, I decided to give it a try after being recommended to Gina by a good friend. After joining Gina’s TaiJi workshop, I realized that it has strengthened my knees and I am now able to climb up more stairs and walk farther distances without tiring as easily as before. My mindset towards learning TaiJiQuan has now changed, as it really enhances muscle endurance and believe me, it is a good work out!

Ms Tan Seng Hong, Ex-lecturer:

I am able climb staircases without feeling pain on the knees, and my sinus has become better after learning from Gina. Now, I can walk with my body upright as I used to hunchback since young.

Mr Thomas Lim, 62:

TaiJi is fantastic! ........
I was cleaning the celing with a step stool, suddently my step stool fell off to one side as it cannot sustain by body weight, I guess!? To my surprised! I landed on the floor without hurting myself with both feet on the ground. Wow! I just attended TaiJi session with Gina about 24 sessions, although I still did not complete or master the basic 24 steps but I realise that the TaiJi stances are very much important than the TaiJi forms.
It trains us to balance with our body muscle endurance, in short is about muscle controlling. With the constain reminder by TaiJi Trainer, I am very much aware about how to keep my posture upright all the time.
Thanks to Gina!

We sometimes see the elderly hunched and looking weak....

...but have we ever seen a serious TaiJiQuan practitioner hunching?

Core muscles? What's that? And why should we care?

We all remember our younger days when our elders always reminded us to "stand straight, tummy in, chest out, shoulders back". When we started working, many of us have suffered backaches due to many hours of bad posture behind the desk, or perhaps due to carrying something heavy.

Core muscles reside in the area of the belly, mid and lower back, and peripherally include the hips, shoulders and neck. They control your posture, balance and stability, which in turn determines how comfortably we can perform daily tasks and more. pedia.org provides an excellent description here.

In recent years, leading medical practitioners in the US and Europe have singled out Core Muscle Training as a vital foundation for all other movements. This was explicitly explained in the Key Of Core Training: No Gym, No Problem article in Newsweek's February 2006 issue.

"No muscle group is more important than the body's core muscles. They are the vital foundation for all other movement. The muscles of the torso stabilize the spine and provide a solid foundation for developing strength in your shoulders, arms and legs."

TaiJiQuan's basic stances trains our core muscles. More important than that, it trains our minds to be aware of our core muscles.

Mayoclinic.com gives 7 more reasons why we should strengthen our core muscles.

From energytaiji.blogspot.com

Finally, I'd like to give thanks to those who are with me, or have been with me. The interaction has made my life more complete....and I hope that the TaiJiQuan and QiGong shared will always be with you too.

Good Health, Always!
Gina