Janice...that's very encouraging... I've watched them do it and didn't think I could balance long enough.....didn't think about planting both feet on the floor....Thx to you I think tomorrow .I'm going to call and see when the next sign up is and talk to the instructor prior to the class....I was diagnosed 4/98...thx again. Joan -----Original Message----- From: Janice Morgan <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, August 02, 1999 5:31 PM Subject: Re: information please >Hi Joan, > > I do have a balance problem, but am new at pd only two years. The Tia >Chi is very slow and not quick so you are able to think about your balance. >You can give it a try and see if it works for you. How long have you had pd? >I did have some problem with it but got better as I practiced. I go >backwards sometimes also and sidewise. It can be adapted for you, so you can >have both feet on the flood at all times I think. I hope this helps you. >Janice > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Joan Hartman <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 12:49 PM >Subject: Re: information please > > >> Janice...my question is how did you stay steady enough to do the Tai >> Chi....I'm not sure I could maintain balance to do it with...I seem to go >> backwards every so often....and not suree if I could be steady enough to >do >> it...did you have a balance problem of any kind when you did Tai Chi...??? >> Joan >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Janice Morgan <[log in to unmask]> >> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> >> Date: Monday, August 02, 1999 7:46 AM >> Subject: Re: information please >> >> >> >Hi Hilary, >> > I Took Tai Chi for 4 months and it helps with balance very much, I >> >plan to start back up on it this month. I also do yoga which I love and >> >makes me feel good and keeps the muscles stretch. Janice >> >----- Original Message ----- >> >From: Hilary Blue <[log in to unmask]> >> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >> >Sent: Monday, August 02, 1999 7:12 AM >> >Subject: information please >> > >> > >> >> My friend Anne has two questions: >> >> Does anybody have an opinion or any knowledge of the effects of Tai Chi >> on >> >pwps >> >> >> >> does anybody know anything about the possible use of a nicotine patch ? >> >> >> >> hilary blue >> >> >> > >> >