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Chi is a gentle form of exercise that anyone can do. In
China it is practiced daily by millions of people, old
and young and it is becoming increasingly popular in the
west. Tai Chi is rooted in the theory that well-being
depends on the circulation of the life force ( Chi) around
the body, the same idea lies behind acupuncture and other
eastern therapies. When Chi becomes blocked or depleted,
ill heath or unhappiness are the result. Tai Chi uses
a combination of movements, deep breathing and mental
focus to enhance the flow of Chi, thus promoting good
health and helping to prevent illness.
The
movements in Tai Chi are done gracefully and rhythmically
as though you are performing a dance ( or a stylized
fight) in slow motion. the actions appear very simple
at first, but in fact it takes strength and awareness
to maintain the degree of balance and muscular control
demanded.
The
movements are done in a strictly choreographed sequence,
which is known as the form. The order never varies:
Tai Chi practitioners, from the beginner to the master,
do the same form. These basic moves, the only way to
improve is to go deeper. The repetition does not become
boring because Tai Chi engages the mind as well as the
body. And there is always some element that can be improved
up the flow of your breathing, the erectness of your
posture, or the position of your hands.
What
is more, Tai Chi is remarkably concise: once learned,
the entire form takes about six minutes to perform you
need spend just a few minutes a day on Tai Chi and very
soon you we be reaping the benefits of this ancient
and beautiful practice.
Strength
. Energy . Balance
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