Tai chi and Qigong are two mind-body practices
that originated in ancient China.
Practiced widely in China
for thousands of years, both Tai Chi and Qigong have become popular in the
West. This might be because people of almost any age or condition can learn
them.
Tai chi is a type of low-impact,
weight-bearing, and aerobic -- yet relaxing -- exercise. It began as a martial
art. As it developed, it took on the purpose of enhancing physical and mental
health. Practiced in a variety of styles, Tai Chi involves slow, gentle
movements, deep breathing, and meditation. The meditation is sometimes called
“moving meditation.”
Tai Chi improves the flow of energy through the
body, leading to better wellness and a wide range of potential benefits. Those
benefits include:
Improved strength, conditioning, coordination,
and flexibility,
Reduced pain and stiffness,
Better balance and lower risk of falls
Enhanced sleep,Greater awareness, calmness, and overall sense
of well being.
Because of the gentle nature of Tai Chi,
researchers are particularly interested in the potential Tai Chi has of
providing benefits for older adults.
In China, it is believed that Tai Chi can delay aging and prolong life, increase flexibility and strengthen muscles and tendons, and aid in the treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin diseases, depression, cancer, and many other illnesses.
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