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This subject may or may not have been reported to the group. If it already has, it is still worth repeating. An article appeared in the 1996 first quarterly issue of the National Parkinson Foundation. It is written by Dr. Leonard Schwartzman and he states "Tai Chi is a non-pharmalogical, non-surgical and certainly safe adjunct to the treatment of Parkinson's disease". He further states "Tai Chi strengthens those motor and mental skills which PD attacks, it has the potential to help the PD patient by slowing functional decline and even restoring abilities" Tai Chi is a series of postures and movements that involve reinforcing balance, coordination, flexibility, muscle relaxation, body awareness, mental concentration and patience. It is a unique form of martial arts whose goal is to win without fighting, using the opponents strength to your advantage. Tai Chi emphasizes that softness, grace, and control triumph over hard, violent, impulsive actions. It is "meditation in motion". No opponent or special equipment is required. Is anyone presently engaged in the practice of Tai Chi? If so, I'd like to hear from you. I attended class in Tai Chi about 20 years ago, but I stopped after after practicing it for a little over a year. It was enjoyable and very challenging. I intend to start again. Jerry Di Lauro ([log in to unmask])