Ai Chi is a water-based total body strengthening and relaxation progression that bridges Eastern and Western philosophies, and integrates mental, physical, and spiritual energy. It combines Tai-Chi concepts with Shiatsu and Watsu techniques, and is performed standing in shoulder-depth water using a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs, and torso.

Ai Chi was created to help aquatic practitioners (including aquatic exercise instructors, personal trainers, and aquatic therapy and rehabilitation practitioners) and students enjoy the water in a flowing yet powerful progression. It is an efficient exercise program that increases oxygen and caloric consumption through correct form and positioning in the water, a perfect relaxation technique for highly stressed, over-challenged clients, and is ideal for creating improved range of motion and mobility.

Read the entire factsheet at http://www.ncpad.org/373/2078/Ai~Chi.

Introduction to Adapted Aquatics

Endorsed by the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, Sprint's Introduction to Adapted Aquatics by Monica Lepore consists of 45 minutes of current best practices in adapted aquatics. It covers how to conduct an adapted aquatics program, along with program assessment and inclusion. To purchase, go to http://www.sprintaquatics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=870 or call 800-235-2156.