Tai-chi practice
Tai chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that descends from qigong, an ancient Chinese discipline rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. According to some records, Tai chi dates back 2,500 years! It is a discipline involving the mind, breathing, and a series of slow, meditative body movements designed for self-defense and to promote inner peace and calm.
At a high level of skill, a defender can use a small amount of energy to neutralize an attacker's far greater external force.
In China, it is believed that Tai chi can delay aging and prolong life, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles and tendons, and aid in treating heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin diseases, depression, cancer, and cancer many other illnesses.
Benefits of Tai Chi:
- To improve physical condition, muscle strength, coordination, and flexibility.
- To improve balance and decrease the risk of falls, especially in elderly people
- To ease pain and stiffness—for example, from osteoarthritis
- To improve sleep
- For overall wellness.