Better health, strength and fitness, improved heart and lung function and balance – the gentle movements of tai chi can amount to great benefits, for any age. You can try the ancient Chinese martial art in Blenheim at Garden Marlborough's STIHL Shop Garden Fete, at Pollard Park's Churchill Glade on Sunday 8 November, with Marlborough tai chi instructor Maree Murray . Her half-hour “taster” sessions – at 9.30am, 11am and 1.30pm – will be at the Churchill Private Hospital & … [Read more...] about We’re bringing tai chi to the Garden
Archives for November 2020
Preventing injuries through gardening
For every shovel of dirt you lift, every weed you reach over to pull and every barrow of compost you transfer, you could be doing your future self a huge favour. Not just because you’re having a lovely time in the garden and growing nutritious food and beautiful flowers, but because, as a bonus, you may also be doing the hard yards required to prevent injury as you get older. Gardening is a brilliant form of moderate exercise for any ability, and works to strengthen a huge range of major … [Read more...] about Preventing injuries through gardening
5 reasons why gardening is great for your health and wellbeing
Getting out in the garden to plant vegetables, fruit trees or a simple yet beautiful flower patch is so simple, yet there are many great benefits for your overall health and wellbeing. It’s no surprise that many of our patients here at Churchill Private Hospital and Specialist Centre cite gardening as one of their main forms of exercise, which helps to keep their muscles and joints healthy. It’s also a reason why we are proud to be a major sponsor of Rapaura Springs Garden … [Read more...] about 5 reasons why gardening is great for your health and wellbeing
