Asthma:
"I suffer from asthma had had a heart bypass 20 years
ago. I have found taiChi extremely helpful, in that my asthma
seems so much better and in general i am feeling very good.
I am finding on my daily walks I am able to walk further
without getting so out of breath...." (J.D.S.)
Back Problems
"At the time of starting these classes I was having
trouble with my back and attending physiotherapy. For the
last 3 months I have had no problems with back, stiffness
in knees etc and gave also found the taichi of tremendous
help in coping with stress levels." (M.H.)
Back and Sciatic Pain:
"After a dubious start I am happy to say that taichi
has taught me to relax more. My biggest problem was my lower
back and neck but now seldom suffer from that nagging sciatic
pain down my left leg. Iam able to spend more time gardening
without dire consequences..." (M.W.)
Heart ByPass:
"I had a triple bypass last September which took some
time to recover from and I have found the taichi classes
very beneficial. They seem to have improved my balance and
given me a sense of well-being." (M.T.)
Lupus:
Malisa has carefully and thoroughly built up the classes
stamina....I unfortunately have SLE (Lupus) which, in my
case, affects my muscles and joints. The benefits of this
exercise for me has been much greater flexibility and mobility,
to the extent that my family are commenting on my improvement...."
(P.M.)
OsteoArthritis:
"My lower back, neck and hips and knees which are all
badly affected are now pain free. I am sleeping better,
and my flexibility and coordination are improving every
week. I am thrilled to be learning Taichi, which I had previously
thought to be beyond someone my age to take up. (F.G.)"
Stroke:
"After suffering three strokes in two years my balance
was severely impaired. I was compelled to use a stick even
for movement within the house. Since starting Taichi (8
months ago) my balance has improved dramatically and I no
longer carry a stick..." (J.W.)
Stroke:
"After I had a minor stroke I had noticed a decrease
of strength in my right leg affecting my balance. While
this is not yet as good as my left leg it has improved to
the stage that I can now balance to wash and dry my feet
and it continues to improve. " (J.M.)
