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What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi Chuan (meaning ‘Great Ultimate Fist’) is a holistic martial
art seeking to use internal energy ('Chi') for good health,
self-development and self-defence. To help realise the famous
soft power of internal energy, the initial training concentrates
on slow, relaxed, flowing movements. This makes it adaptable
to many levels of health and fitness.
Through this inclusive approach, Tai Chi has become regarded
the world over as a fun and effective way to strengthen mind,
body and spirit for young and old alike.
Tai Chi is renowned as a stress-buster: a way to harmonise mind,
body and spirit; rebuild core mental and physical strength; and learn a strong
centred approach to life. Those busy with the daily pressures of work and home
find that regular practice creates the balance, strength and robustness to enjoy
the moment and relax within what seems to be an ever more complex and
demanding life. Studies have found that even moderate amounts of Tai Chi
practice can, amongst other things, reduce blood pressure, increase bone
density, increase strength and range of motion in joints, improve immune function,
improve many muscle/joint disorders, aid recovery from injury and lighten your
mood.
At more advanced levels the training can be quite vigorous and, should you want,
martial. So as you deepen your experience you can broaden your skill base. As it
is a practical, grounded tool for investigating how Chi works we find interest from
practitioners of disciplines such as Yoga, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Acupuncture, or
Reiki who seek a deeper understanding of their own arts. It is for these same
reasons that we find many external martial artists looking into a study of internal
energy in order to take the next step of their particular journeys as well.
art seeking to use internal energy ('Chi') for good health,
self-
on slow, relaxed, flowing movements. This makes it adaptable
to many levels of health and fitness.
Through this inclusive approach, Tai Chi has become regarded
the world over as a fun and effective way to strengthen mind,
body and spirit for young and old alike.
Tai Chi is renowned as a stress-
centred approach to life. Those busy with the daily pressures of work and home
find that regular practice creates the balance, strength and robustness to enjoy
the moment and relax within what seems to be an ever more complex and
demanding life. Studies have found that even moderate amounts of Tai Chi
practice can, amongst other things, reduce blood pressure, increase bone
density, increase strength and range of motion in joints, improve immune function,
improve many muscle/joint disorders, aid recovery from injury and lighten your
mood.
At more advanced levels the training can be quite vigorous and, should you want,
martial. So as you deepen your experience you can broaden your skill base. As it
is a practical, grounded tool for investigating how Chi works we find interest from
practitioners of disciplines such as Yoga, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Acupuncture, or
Reiki who seek a deeper understanding of their own arts. It is for these same
reasons that we find many external martial artists looking into a study of internal
energy in order to take the next step of their particular journeys as well.
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