I drove by the Hendersonville YMCA and went in to check it out. They had a pool, all the equipment and all the different classes anyone could ask for. There was not a connection as I took the tour. The price was right and even got better when I told him my age. They had senior only classes with exercise focusing on my age group, water classes for joint pain and water aerobics. But... I did not feel at home and comfortable. I was at a point where I wanted to start something but didn't know what or where. I kept thinking about yoga because my sister had been going for about a year and was doing really well. I needed strengthening and muscle work.
I contacted my cousin Sandy Odum Hughes who with her husband David own, Ernie Reyes West Coast Martial Arts, in Gallatin. They were starting a new Tai Chi class the first of May. I have seen people do Tai Chi and it looked so graceful and easy. I went by their place and watched small children dressed in white pajamas going through their karate routines. The place was a like a bee hive of people and children and teenagers. Everyone was friendly and was willing to share their thought on David and Sandy as teachers. I was comfortable there. I figured it was a place to start so I called my sister, Wanda to ask her if she would like to try it with me. I needed the support and she knew it, so she drove from Old Hickory to Gallatin to join me for weeks. Thank you Wanda.
Tai Chi looks simple, but when your out of shape it is tiring and seems so confusing. But after a month it became easier and so relaxing and some moves became second nature. Yes, it makes you sweat and increases muscle strength and flexability. I had a talk with David about weight loss and got his suggestions. I was still not dieting!!! I am just enjoying the Tai Chi.
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