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John Ding International Academy
of Tai Chi Chuan Guildford Branch
There are many benefits to learning and practicing Tai
Chi ranging across the entire spectrum of mind, body
and spirit. Some of these are discussed here.
Stress Relief
Stress causes your mind to race, your muscles to
tense up and your body to issue its ‘fight or flight’
response, depressing your immune system. These
effects increase the risk of accidents, physical
injuries and disease. As a martial art that uses 'soft' to overcome 'hard' and
gentleness to defeat aggression, Tai Chi naturally releases your stress,
leading to a happier, healthier life.
Well-
The sense of well-
is like self-
will feel both energised and at peace. Over time, as you learn more about letting go and being still, fears and anxieties will fade and life will be there to enjoy.
Self-
Self-
nervous underneath is a very common problem. It is a prime cause of damaging
stress. Tai Chi can help by flushing out the emotions caught in your body and
mind from past experiences, whilst showing you stronger, more positive ways of handling the present and future.
Relaxation
Tai chi is great for relaxation. Regular practice of tai chi will calm the mind and
settle the body. By bringing balance to the body, mind and spirit, relaxation will
follow as the body naturally learns to relax, and the mind learns to deal with any causes of stress.
Health & Fitness
The positive influence of Tai Chi on health is well-
are its ability to:
* Increase stability in the elderly
* Decrease blood pressure
* Improve some cardiovascular conditions
* Improve many muscular-
recovery from injury, operation or disease.
With even a small amount of practice you will notice a difference.
Of course prevention is always better than cure: by offering an increased
protection against physical injury, methods of relaxing the muscles and joints,
ways of focusing the mind and calming the spirit regular practitioners of Tai
Chi find they can take their physical endeavours further and remain active much later into life.
In short, Tai Chi will bring out your best.
Inner Balance
Tai Chi works the mind, body and spirit. People often comment that our Tai Chi
finds the weakest aspect: discovering, healing and strengthening it before
moving to the next. This upward spiral of internal problem solving is the path to
inner strength. It cannot be achieved by ignoring any of the 3 aspects of mind,
body or spirit. That’s why we call our approach Holistic.
Meditation
Tai Chi includes various methods of standing and moving meditation which stills,
quietens and strengthens the mind. This process brings increased tolerance, concentration,
will-
Chi (Energy) Development
Each class begins with Chi development, looking at:
* Its cultivation through Chi Kung (a series of postures that harness and
concentrate the body’s natural internal power)
* Its circulation through the practice of the Tai Chi Form
Beyond the form the classes then look at more practical uses of Chi through a
variety of training exercises performed as invidividuals, in groups or with training partners.
With experience you can use this Chi and the knowledge you gain from your
interactions with fellow students and the instructors to:
* Improve you own health
* Improve the health of others
* Learn effective Self-
Self Defence
The much publicised healing and strengthening of mind body and spirit has always been important as the foundation for the traditional aim of Tai Chi – Self Defence. These days this aspect is less critical than it once was in feudal China. However, for those who wish to explore this area, JDIATCC has kept the knowledge of how to apply internal power in real situations. The skill takes much time and dedication to achieve. The results cannot be adequately described in words…only felt.
JDIATCC Guildford
T: 07812 469133
E: alex@guildfordtaichi.co.uk