Randy Sweany, instructor for Rockledge Tai Chi Chuan, is pleased to now offer Tai Chi classes in Viera in addition to Rockledge.

Tai Chi Chuan, sometimes called “meditation in motion,” is an ancient Chinese martial art that has been practiced for hundreds of years for both health and self-defense. In his classes, Sweany shows participants how to move using proper body mechanics in a relaxed and balanced way.

The benefits of Tai Chi include enhanced flexibility, balance, and agility; better mood, with lower levels of depression, stress, and anxiety; greater aerobic capacity and muscle strength; more energy and stamina; lower blood pressure and improved heart health; and fewer falls.

“Come in for a free introductory class on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Viera Community Center,” offers Sweany.

Locations: Viera Community Center, Room 5, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Inside MAS Karate, 550 Gus Hipp Blvd., Rockledge. Cost: $15 per class or $60 per month. No contract required. For more information, call 321-522-7620, visit RockledgeTaiChiChuan.com or email [email protected].