What is Tai Chi Chuan?

Tai Chi Chuan, also known simply as Tai Chi, is an ancient Chinese "inner" martial art, which is characterized by sets of movements that are performed slowly, either solo or with a partner. Many internal martial arts, including Tai Chi, are considered to be moving meditation and are used not only for body training, but also to soothe mind. Recently, the scientific community was found Tai Chi Chuan to bring various health benefits to its experts and the popularity of this practice increases around the world.

Tai Chi Chuan is a fine and restorative exercise that improves flexibility, circulation, posture and balance. Like most Qigong exercises, it is also assumed to increase longevity. According to Dr. Richard Lefroy from the Department of Public Health at the University of Western Australia has not only the potential to improve joint flexibility, spine stability, bones and lymphatic circulation, but can also benefit concentration and memory. Slow and determined movements Tai Chi Chuan can be special for seniorsThe benefit because almost anyone at any age can be practiced and it seems that it specifically helps to mediate many common conditions of age, such as poor balance and muscle fragility.

Many movements and positions that make up the Tai Chi Chuan sequence is based on animals and other forms found in nature. The coordinated movements seek to harmonize the forces of the universe in the human body and to release any blockage of energy that a practitioner may have. Negative emotions and desires can disrupt this energy flow and cause the practicing imbalance, thus becoming a mental concentration with Tai Chi practice.

Classes

Tai Chi are offered at many schools of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), as well as in many modern gyms and seniors centers. In many Chinese neighborhoods Tai Chi Chuan practices in the park early in the morning a day, which provides a comfortable way to learn free art. Classic martial arts schools often integrate forms and combinations of tai chi chuan

The beginnings of Tai Chi are immersed in the legend and are closely associated with practices developed by Taoist monks to increase vital energy forces or chi in the human body. Classic Tai Chi is one of these exercises that are generally known as Qigong, which became popular in the 17th century in China as a form of martial arts that did not try to fight the opponent, but to perform the mind and body.