As well as a martial
art Tai Chi is a system of movement and postures that is held to improve blood
pressure and circulation, digestion, improving
the functions of internal organs and balancing the flow of energy through the
meridians of the body. It is also
believed to improve cardiovascular fitness.
All of which helps to explain why every morning you can find people practicing Tai Chi in the streets and parks all over China.
Many actions in Tai Chi are based on circular (oval) movements, being designed to absorb energy and then used to the practitioner’s advantage. The slow smooth movements and subtle shifting of weight develops flexibility and extremely good balance, making it ideal for all ages young and old.
Recent medical studies reveal that activities such as Tai Chi improve strength, balance, flexibility and coordination and reduce the risk of injury through falls among both healthy and frail people by up to 60%.
Other benefits include:
Those at advanced levels of practice find Tai Chi to be a superb application in self defence. The average person will find its greatest value of self defence in their internal development, the main value being the promotion of calm self control in stressful situations.
Many actions in Tai Chi are based on circular (oval) movements, being designed to absorb energy and then used to the practitioner’s advantage. The slow smooth movements and subtle shifting of weight develops flexibility and extremely good balance, making it ideal for all ages young and old.
Recent medical studies reveal that activities such as Tai Chi improve strength, balance, flexibility and coordination and reduce the risk of injury through falls among both healthy and frail people by up to 60%.
Other benefits include:
- Increased energy and stamina
- Improved health and vitality
- Improved focus and awareness
- Calmed mind
- Clarity of being
- Increased mobility and agility
- Relaxed muscle
Those at advanced levels of practice find Tai Chi to be a superb application in self defence. The average person will find its greatest value of self defence in their internal development, the main value being the promotion of calm self control in stressful situations.
