Tai Chi is a unique gentle mind-body exercise and art that promotes physical and metal wellness. It is said to be the culmination of traditional Chinese culture and philosophy put into motion. This art emphasizes: relaxation, slowness, correct posture and alignment, balance, circular movement, and calm mindfulness. The Tai Chi practitioner's four primary goals are to attain optimum health, self-defense skills, wisdom, and longevity. Almost anyone from teenagers, adults and the elderly can benefit from the meditative movements of Tai Chi as it is an empowering, convenient antidote to the negative health effects of stress and sedentary living. For the elderly it is said to be an ideal exercise because it can ease arthritic pain, improve: mobility, heart function (arterial compliance), high blood pressure, lower body strength, balance, fight depression, promote deep breathing, improve mental clarity, raise energy levels and improve sleep.
Read more