Tai Chi Gung Classes at UCCL

Tai’ Chi Gung has been referred to as the “owner’s manual for the human body.” To practice Ti’ Chi Gung is to enter the healing energy of loving peace and stillness in motion.

The practice is regenerative. It is an efficient, low impact path to wellbeing, health and mental clarity.

An article in Time Magazine in 2002 referred to Tai Chi as, “the perfect exercise.” An October 2009 supplement to the Mayo Clinic Health letter stated the Tai Chi “brings together five different and important kinds of exercise – aerobic, strength train, flexibility and balance.” Dr Eric Olio, in an article in Oprah on Energy Medicine QiGong and Tai Chi stated, “These techniques involve the use of meditation, movement and breath regulation to improve or rebalance the flow of vital energy. These slow, gentle movements can be performed by virtually anyone, regardless of age or fragility. Research has shown that regular use of qigong or Tai Chi exercises can improve circulation, improve immune function and promote a relaxation response in the body.”

Patricia Burke grew up in Bermuda, England, and Sri Lanka and received her Nursing Education in Montreal, Canada. She worked as a Nurse, Health Care Risk Manager & Safety Director, and managed a Health, Life and Long Term Disability Co. Patricia has been a member of UCCL since the 1980s. She has served on the Board of Trustees, and gives generously of her time and talents to our community. She currently teaches Tai’ Chi Gung on Tuesday evenings. She felt called to re-establish the Prayer Chaplain Ministry at UCCL. The Board enthusiastically appointed her as our Prayer Chaplain Trainer and Coordinator. She encourages anyone who feels drawn to being of service in this way to follow their heart knowing that the power and presence of God is with us and within us always.