Health & Wellness Enterprises, LLC

Programs dedicated to improving the health, wellness, and spiritual
growth of individuals by impacting the body, mind and spirit.

Qi Gong and Tai Chi Easy For Seniors

Qigong is highly recommend as a key part of any wellness program. (Qigong is pronounced chee gung.) Qigong is very easy to do; it is separate stretching and bending exercises that can be adapted to any activity level and have been shown to significantly improve physical health. It includes deep breathing and inner focusing aspects that are not only powerful for physical health but have a profound impact on emotional health. Inner spirit growth is facilitated as well.

Tai Chi Easy is a very simplified form of Tai Chi that can be learned in small segments to provide a meaningful meditative exercise program. It can be learned as a sitting, standing, or walking form. Adaptable for all ability levels.

Programs are offered for a variety of disability levels and ages.

Classes are 1 hour. Classes can be offered daily or weekly.

A typical program runs 8-10 sessions (shorter intro programs are available)

Interested staff can be trained so that they can continue to do the qigong exercises with clients. A typical staff development program runs 8-12 sessions two or three times a year and with consultation as needed for staff to continue the program in-between sessions.

Videotapes and other supports are available.

Currently providing classes to Seniors at Avalon Senior Apartments, and Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI) Older Adult & Alzheimer's Programs. Many staff have said this is the most effective program they offer (e.g. compared to music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, etc.) Qigong & Tai Chi Easy have the same mind-body benefits of yoga and tai chi chuan but are much easier to learn and do.

Program Description:

Clients learn Qigong stretching & breathing exercises.
Done sitting or standing. Modified for any activity level.
Exercises are performed as a group of up to 15 participants with demonstration, direction, mirroring movements, and some individual work for guiding and correcting movements.
Centering and grounding are emphasized to increase focus and relaxation.
Deep Abdominal Breathing exercises are taught to stimulate the 'relaxation response" and improve performance.
Spontaneous qigong is taught which is excellent for release of emotions and tension, and well as developing inner self trust.
Guided meditations used progressing up to 10-15 minutes,
Strategies for use of exercises to calm anxiety or anger and "wake up" after lunch.

Outcomes have been substantial.

Reduced stress and increased energy.

Senior Program and Alzheimer's Program

Ages range in 50s-90s. Wheelchair bound & wanderers welcome. Enclosed area needed.

Clients are worked with individually in a group setting of up to 10-15 clients (dependent on cognitive level). Calming music with affirming messages is played to enhance the experience.

Exercises can be done seated or standing, and modified for any activity level.

Participants mirror or are guided manually to do the exercises.

Participants progress to up to a 10 minute guided meditation.

Increased ability to focus,