TAI CHI at the Library

Today was the first of 10 Tai Chi classes that we will be hosting at the library. The Fanwood Room was full of women and man who were willing to open their minds and stretch their muscles in a new and exciting way. I was not the best at the Chinese walk: keep knees bent, feet on the floor and heels on the ground. Step front, turn out foot to side, and then move on. This is what we are going to practice in Shoprite!
We also did 4 longevity exercises. 1. Open: arms straight out in front, palm down, move to side palm up. 2. Scooping: left arm behind on kidney, right arm out hand in scoop, and we are facing the scoop. Move arm like a water wheel, eyes following hand, with bent knees, circular over heard. If our legs are a little apart it is easier to been down lower when scooping the water. Repeat with other side. 3. Down and Up: with bent knees and soft fists, put one arm forward to throat level, and up and out down and in movement with the body.4. Holding baby: left had holds baby and right had holds feet. Show baby to the left (twist body) when turned keep stranger away from baby with lower arm, bring baby back to center and hug body with both arms, and work other side. 5. Feet together: feet together, not touching just not too far apart, hands out to center hands out to side, with a soft fist do fifth back thus ( not up and down).
Remember to roll your fingers while watching Television.
Is there any thing that I have forgotten? Let me know. Otherwise I am sorry for all who didn't come today or who is on the waiting list for Tai Chi. I can't wait for next Monday. Nancy