Back on the horse

[LightLizard]

an old tai chi student of mine has convinced me that i'm ready to start teaching her private lessons again.
i'm kinda excited about it because i haven't been able to teach for almost two years, now, but since i've been on the baxter cycler, i do feel that the time has come to get back to it, in a limited fashion, of course.

 

[MyssAnne]

That is wonderful LL! That is gonna feel so good, to be the instructor, to be albe to help someone else, instead of being the recipient!

[Black]

Hooray!    Good for you.

[Falkenbach]

Really glad to hear it, LL. 

[Rerun]

You go for it.  But, just realize that you are on dialysis and things go smooth for awhile and then, well, shit hits the fan.  But you/we can't live the rest of our lives in fear of that.  It is just a big disappointment when it happens.

I hope you do well.

[Falkenbach]

I'm kind of having that trouble myself, Rerun, even without dialysis. I'm sure once my tx is a bit better established, it won't be so bad though. But I perhaps returned to temping a little early - was all lined up for a full week's work last week, when I landed back in hospital. I now have a fortnight lined up for early October and am hoping for the best.

The days of work I have done, I have found very difficult due to fluid retention around my legs etc. But to ease back in to some part time activity is still useful for me. Hopefully it will be that way for LL, too, though I realise his situation is different to mine.

[Wattle]

an old tai chi student of mine has convinced me that i'm ready to start teaching her private lessons again.
i'm kinda excited about it because i haven't been able to teach for almost two years, now, but since i've been on the baxter cycler, i do feel that the time has come to get back to it, in a limited fashion, of course.

 

   Thats great LL. But don't push yourself too hard.   

[Wattle]

I'm kind of having that trouble myself, Rerun, even without dialysis. I'm sure once my tx is a bit better established, it won't be so bad though. But I perhaps returned to temping a little early - was all lined up for a full week's work last week, when I landed back in hospital. I now have a fortnight lined up for early October and am hoping for the best.

The days of work I have done, I have found very difficult due to fluid retention around my legs etc. But to ease back in to some part time activity is still useful for me. Hopefully it will be that way for LL, too, though I realise his situation is different to mine.

Take it easy CB. Maybe you should start with part-time, instead of the full two weeks. Could you do three days per week?   

[Falkenbach]

I've already done that Wattle, a few days here and there. I think, realistically, I'm not really ready to go back yet, but financially I don't have a great deal of choice. Damn mortgage!

[KICKSTART]

I saw this thread and thought ..Great .. its going to be about my favourite subject .. Horses   

[Rerun]

I've already done that Wattle, a few days here and there. I think, realistically, I'm not really ready to go back yet, but financially I don't have a great deal of choice. Damn mortgage!

Every break you get you go put your feet up.  Also ask Dr. about a water pill.  Keep drinking. 

[st789]

   At the park where I am exercising in the morning, there is a lady practicing Tai-Chi.  Is Tai-Chi an exercise would benefits kidney transplant patients?  I concur with Rerun about the unexpected things along the road of dialysis.

[LightLizard]

  At the park where I am exercising in the morning, there is a lady practicing Tai-Chi.  Is Tai-Chi an exercise would benefits kidney transplant patients?  I concur with Rerun about the unexpected things along the road of dialysis.

i think tai chi would be very helpful for transplant recipients. its a gentle form of exercise that includes stretching, deep breathing, concentration and relaxation which  strengthens the lower body, improves balance and is very safe for the joints, unlike many aerobic activities.
see if the lady in the park would be open to letting you join her. you might be pleasantly surprised!

love

~LL~

[Ohio Buckeye]

I think that's just great LL.
Hope you cn continue doing it for a long time.

[st789]

I agree about the balance and good for the joints.  I haven't figure out a way to approach her and my skill level is at the beggining stage.  She is quite attractive looking and my guess is she is in the mid 30's.  She looks quite fit and nimble.

[Falkenbach]

I've already done that Wattle, a few days here and there. I think, realistically, I'm not really ready to go back yet, but financially I don't have a great deal of choice. Damn mortgage!

Every break you get you go put your feet up.  Also ask Dr. about a water pill.  Keep drinking. 

Thanks Rerun. By water pill, do you mean diuretics?

[LightLizard]

I agree about the balance and good for the joints.  I haven't figure out a way to approach her and my skill level is at the beggining stage.  She is quite attractive looking and my guess is she is in the mid 30's.  She looks quite fit and nimble.

that can be awkward, sometimes, to approach someone in public. you never know how they'll react. but, you won't know unless you try.

you could just stay at a reasonable distance from her and mimic some of her movements as best you can and see if how she responds to that. you might be pleasantly surprised.
some tai chi players are eager to share with others. others are not so eager, but its not hard to find out, if you're really interested.

my first class went very well, indeed! it was as if i hadn't even taken a two-year break! the class was only an hour, and the students were eager beginners who were very open and slightly older than myself, so there was no strain at all. it felt good to be 'back in the saddle' again!
 

[thegrammalady]

ll. i wish you lived near me, i used to take a class and am interested in doing it again, and would gladly be in yours. ratjer expensive the last time, but well worth it. the denver botanic garden had free lessons this summer, but i didn't manage to get there.

[LightLizard]

that's a real good point. its probably wise to choose a course or instructor that works close to where you live, for any disipline, really. community centers often have tai chi offered, too.

love

~LL~