Tai Chi: The dance of life
Tai Chi is a fantastic low-impact exercise that has been practiced in China for over 2000 years. Research had shown that Tai Chi increases your sense of well-being. Mental fitness is as important as physical fitness. It is difficult to have mental clarity and awareness in a world where our senses are constantly bombarded with new things. Exercises like yoga and Tai chi improve the quality of our lives.
If you have watched Tai Chi DVDs or have seen people practising it, you will see that is almost like a dance- a kind of interaction between your body,your soul and the atmosphere around you.Initially it is a little difficult to get into the flow of movement but once you understand how to do the exercises, preferably under the guidance of a teacher, you will notice gradual changes occurring in your body. Tai Chi improves the quality of the body’s ‘qi’ or energy and can be done anywhere at any time. There are various styles of Tai chi as is the case with yoga.
Some positive effects include:
-Toning of the muscles
-Better digestion
-Improved cardiovascular fitness
-Improved balance and coordination, especially for senior citizens
-Better sleep and alertness
-Reduces stress-related disorders due to regulated breathing
As this is at-your-pace kind of exercise, you don’t have to worry about catching up or losing out. You can do it with your friends or alone in your room. When the energy starts to flow properly, you will feel rejuvenated and be a much happier person.
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November 25th, 2006 at 7:32 am
I started to learn Tai Chi a few years back but didn’t get far. It’s definitely something I want to get into though, it’s peaceful and tranquil while still being a martial art and good exercise for both mental and physical well being. Good post
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