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What is Tai Chi:
Tai Chi is the most famous martial art from ancient China. It is a system of meditation and physical exercise, consisting of carefully coordinated natural movements and gradual body rotation. Tai Chi is a remarkably effective exercise, proven to help mental relaxation, strengthen both body and mind and improve general health. The great thing about Tai Chi is that it is suitable for people of all ages and fitness. The other great thing about Tai Chi is that it integrates both body and mind, exercising and strengthening mental and physical parts of the whole person, thus improving mental and physical health.
Tai Chi's unique characteristics are "internal" and "soft", making it a remarkably effective exercise for health. In martial arts you have to be strong to win, and at a tournament in ancient times, your life could be at risk. The soft internal strength resulting from practice of Tai Chi, made the body healthier and stronger, otherwise it could not have stood the test of time. This is why at the present time Tai Chi is well known as a powerful health promoting exercise. Below are some of the ways it works:
Internal training - The slow, rhythmical and deliberate movements in Tai Chi improve mental concentration and enhance mental clarity. When practicing Tai Chi with correct methods, the right postures, breathing, fluidity of movements will enforce the mental state of tranquility, while the mental discipline will enhance the correct methods. Thus the mind and body integrates and co-ordinates as a harmonious whole. Those who are in harmony with nature will live longer and healthier and have a better quality of life.
External Training - When practicing Tai Chi, all bones, muscles and joints are generally exercised and stretched, thus strengthening these structures and enhancing the circulation of blood and oxygen. Tai Chi exercises and gently stretches the internal organs. All these will make the person more physically fit and stronger, which in turn, uplift the person's spirit and improves their mental health.
The good thing about Tai Chi is that the level of exertion can be adapted by the individual; this is why it is suitable for almost anyone. The other good thing is Tai Chi has so much depth, that there is always more room for improvement. That is why it is always interesting to practice and yet, you gain benefit each time you practice. Tai Chi rewards those who want to improve themselves.
Benefits of Tai Chi:
Regular practice of Tai Chi will improve mental relaxation and the ability to concentrate. Physical health will also be improved through strengthening all the body systems, particularly the cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive and skeletal-muscular systems. Tai Chi has been shown to improve body awareness and coordination, strengthen the immune system, accelerate healing and impart longevity. Doctors have successfully used Tai Chi to treat diseases such as arthritis, stress, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. Hour for hour it is probably the most effective exercise for health.
Tai Chi form being taught:
24 Move Yang Style (Short Form)- This style is soft and graceful. Sequence is not too difficult to learn. In addition to the “What is Tai Chi” and the “Benefits of Tai Chi” above, regular classes will establish energetic rhythms within your body and central nervous system.
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