| Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system, | | | | * It also increases energy, stamina and |
| translated as the 'Supreme Ultimate Force'. | | | | agility |
| It is basically a physical exercise of slowly | | | | |
| flowing movements that focuses the mind, | | | | * It increases the feelings of well-being |
| while conditioning the body. It is said about | | | | |
| it that one who practices Tai Chi for 20 | | | | * It helps in reducing anxiety and depression |
| minutes a day dissipates stress and reduces | | | | |
| stress-related debilities, increases stamina, | | | | * It also helps in maintaining balance and |
| and strengthens the body and will. | | | | coordination |
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| Western sciences are also recognizing its | | | | * It improves sleep quality |
| health benefits. Number of Tai Chi classes | | | | |
| and program has been set up in almost | | | | * It slows down the bone loss in women |
| all-important cities of United States. To | | | | following menopause |
| locate a class in your community, just | | | | |
| contact your local senior center, YMCA or | | | | * It also helps in reducing high blood |
| YWCA, health club or wellness center. In this | | | | pressure |
| program, you perform a defined series of | | | | |
| postures or movements in a slow, graceful | | | | * It improves cardiovascular fitness |
| manner. Each movement or posture flows into | | | | |
| the next without pausing. That is why it is | | | | * It relieves from chronic muscular pain |
| also sometimes called as 'meditation in | | | | |
| motion'. | | | | * It also improves the working of internal |
| | | | organs |
| If a person is trying to improve his general | | | | |
| health, he may find Tai Chi very helpful. It | | | | * It helps in better breathing |
| is generally safe for people of all ages and | | | | |
| levels of fitness. This program is most | | | | * It results in more strength and stamina |
| likely to suit older peoples as compared to | | | | |
| yoga or other physical exercises as the | | | | * It also improves the ability to deal with |
| movements involved in this program are low | | | | difficult situations |
| impact and put minimal stress on your muscles | | | | |
| and joints. | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to |
| | | | provide health advice and is for general |
| Tai chi is beneficial to both physical and | | | | information only. Always seek the insights of |
| mental health irrespective of your age. Below | | | | a qualified health professional before |
| are some of its benefits: | | | | embarking on any health program. |
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| * It reduces stress and gives you a peaceful | | | | Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights |
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