Article: Ai Chi--what is it?(aquatic therapy and relaxation exercises)

Ai Chi is a water movement and relaxation program created to help aquatic practitioners and clients enjoy movement in water through a flowing, yet powerful progression. Developed and introduced to the aquatic therapy profession by Jun Konno (Japan), Ai Chi is an efficient exercise program increasing oxygen and caloric consumption, with correct form and positioning in the water. It is a perfect relaxation technique for highly stressed, over-challenged individuals, and ideal for creating improved range of motion, balance, and mobility.

Ai Chi is performed standing in shoulder depth water, using a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of arms, legs, ...

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