I took a tai chi class last year. A lot of the movements were too complicated for my abilities, all of the free swinging arm movements above my head were only possible in a compensatory way by using my right hand to grab my left and mimic the movement.
I was able to take some of the simpler moves and keep doing them after the class.
Elephant swing - hold both arms loosely at your side, rotate your body right and left letting your arms swing in front of and behind you. Due to the spastic left arm this looks rather stupid.
The wave - hold both arms at your sides, swing them forward and backward. I still can't do this, my brainpower is not enough to control two sets of muscles at once.
The bass drum - trace the outline of the rim of a bass drum clockwise and counter-clockwise in front of you. I clasp both hands together to do this.
The platter -trace the outline of the rim of a platter clockwise and counter-clockwise in front of you. I clasp both hands together to do this.
Natural stepping - stand on one leg and step forward and backward with the other one. I sometimes have to use my cane to stay balanced.
This is my personal exercise regime. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical providers.
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