Tai Chi & Movements

Once you calm and focus your mind, you can begin to relax. When you control your thoughts as well as your actions, making them one of the same thought or image, you bring your mind and body into balance and harmony. There is no longer any conflict and you can relax.
 

Balance and harmony are reflected in Tai Chi movements. There is the shifting of the body weight from one foot to the other and the series of continuous, light, subtle transitions between forward and backward movements, emptiness and fullness and so on. 

Each limb movement is accompanied by movements of the whole body, and muscles and bones are brought into an orderly action of withdrawals and extensions. The continuous, soft and circular movements of Tai Chi bring about continuity and then calmness and relaxation.

The slowness of Tai Chi teaches balance through muscle control and coordination. It also allows you more time to be aware of each action and, with conscious control of the movement, prevents damage to muscle tissue from sudden exertion.

Visually, Tai Chi resembles an effortless dance, but in reality every movement is performed with a great deal of internal strength and control. Tai Chi movements tone, stretch and exercise every muscle of your body. You will gain physical, mental and spiritual benefits, and an overall feeling of vitality.