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Ai Chi I
Flowing Aquatic Energy
DESCRIPTION
Ai Chi is a water exercise and relaxation program that has been created to help
aquatic practitioners and students enjoy the water in a flowing yet powerful
progression. Aquatic exercise instructors, personal trainers, and aquatic
therapy and rehabilitation practitioners will find the Ai Chi workshop
beneficial for them and their clients. It is an efficient exercise program that
increases oxygen and caloric consumption simply with correct form and
positioning in the water, it is a perfect relaxation technique for highly
stressed, over-challenged clients, and it is ideal for creating improved range
of motion and mobility. Ai Chi, created by combining Tai-Chi concepts with
Qigong and Watsu techniques, is performed standing in shoulder depth water using
a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs, and
torso.
NEEDS IDENTIFICATION
We have so many programs available to us that are limited to those who can move
well. This program was created for the less mobile or those looking for
relaxation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Participants will follow the simple Ai Chi progression
• Participants will be introduced to the concepts of moving with nature,
benefits, and general information
• Participants will experience the trunk stability movements with guidelines on
proper pelvic mechanics
• Participants will follow a sample workout progression for an average,
apparently healthy adult, which can be modified for special situations
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