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