Episode Details

Tai Chi and Qigong can be gentle, adaptable ways to support balance, coordination, mobility and body awareness in people with multiple sclerosis.

In this episode, I talk with Tai Chi instructor Mirko Lorenz about how these movement practices can be adapted for people with different levels of mobility and why slow, controlled movements can be surprisingly demanding.

Read the full interview on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.de/en/178-taichi-qigong/

We discuss:

• the difference between Tai Chi and Qigong
• how Tai Chi may support balance and coordination
• the role of proprioception and body awareness
• how exercises can be adapted for reduced mobility
• seated practice and the use of chairs or walking aids
• gentle movement when spasticity or muscle tension is present
• concentration and the mental challenge of slow movement
• fatigue and the importance of adapting intensity
• how beginners can build up practice step by step
• when it makes sense to practise independently at home
• why guidance from an experienced instructor can be helpful
• practical observations from Mirko's work with people with MS and other neurological conditions
• what current research suggests about Tai Chi in MS
• why consistency, self-awareness and finding the right form of movement matter

More information:
https://taiji-therapy.com/

"Stay active in a way that feels right for you. Small, consistent steps can build confidence in your body and in what is still possible."

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See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,
Nele

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