As part of the dragon-boat racing festival, there were several other attractions in Roberts Park, including a market and lots of food stalls. I don't usually need to eat and drink 'out' in Saltaire as it's so close to home but I was so cold that warming my hands on a hot coffee was very welcome.
I enjoyed watching a Tai Chi demonstration. It was Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan, to be precise, though I don't know enough about it to understand what that means. I once participated in a short Tai Chi workshop and really enjoyed it. It's a gentle and meditative series of controlled movements, good for promoting suppleness and balance, though it is also a form of martial art for self-defence. Most of the people taking part seemed to be quite mature. I have wondered whether to try it, it seems a good form of gentle exercise for oldies like me!
I'm not sure that Old Titus entirely approves. He's certainly not joining in.
ReplyDeleteI love to watch people practice Tai Chi Jenny, very relaxing but I have heard that it is quite a good work out , you should try it :)
ReplyDeleteLove the play on words. And perhaps Tai Chi would help my aching bones!
ReplyDeleteYes Thai Chi is very good for you. Join up. I am going to one day. I saw an article on TV where a study has been undertaken of hundreds of people doing Thai Chi (in England) and research has shown that it reduces stress and blood pressure and some have gone off medication.
ReplyDeleteA friend's aunt did it until she passed away at 89 years of age. She was amazing - it kept her legs so strong and flexible that she could just float up stairs that much younger people were struggling with. We should probably all try it!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who does Tai Chi and she really loves it. I have been thinking about it because I need something to improve my balance.
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