Finding the Balance
By Courtney Symone
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Mary turned back to Tai Chi for help.
She found Tai Chi helped her both forget her past and stay in the present.
She now offers free classes for people in situations similar to hers at the Senior center and other surrounding areas of Hickory and owns her own business of Tai Chi instruction.
Mary drives to pick up her two grandsons and their friends at school after her tai chi class.
Outside of her family, Mary spends most of her time with activities related to tai chi.
Mary practices tai chi every morning before 8 am on her back porch.
Mary slows her breathing before beginning her practice.
Mary uses a special technique to get rid of the stress in her body.
Mary was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2015.
Participants at the Burke Senior Center and Library follow Mary’s movements during a free class on Friday.
This class is one of nine that Mary leads every week.
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