Tai chi classes in Morrisville healthy way to combat stress
(video)  MORRISVILLE -- The movements are slow, deliberate. Bill
Snyder takes a deep breath, focuses, and then leads his students
through a series of movements designed to focus energy and
reduce stress.  A Morrisville College environmental science
professor, Snyder teaches Beijing Style tai chi, a 24-posture
form created by the Chinese Sports Committee in the 1950s. The
form was accepted by the People's Republic of China as their
general exercise.  Around the world, tai chi is becoming more
accepted as a form of exercise.  "It's been linked to so many
aspects of health," Snyder said, such as stress reduction as
well as strengthening benefits for joints, hips, knees and
backs.  "Tai chi really helped me out after a neck injury. It's
opened up a side of nature you don't always see," Snyder said.
"If you're open to it, it can work wonders."  Snyder started
taking courses in Columbus, Ohio after a car accident caused
discomfort in his neck. After surgeo