What is tai chi walking?
Tai Chi Walking is a form of a movement that integrates the principles of ancient discipline that has been practiced in China for centuries. Tai Chi is both physical and spiritual practice that focuses on improving mind and body along with a wide range of exercises and meditation. This form of exercise can be practiced independently or combined with other aspects of Tai Chi practice, depending on personal tendency.
The goal of walking Tai Chi is to gently exercise the body and improve the posture and walking by focusing on the act. Some experts also like to meditate when they walk, ground and concentrate their bodies as they travel. People can decide to use it as an exercise method or as a way of transport, thus moving consciousness from point A to point b.
There are a number of advantages in this form of walking. No additional equipment is needed to start because Walker has all the tools that needed as it was. In addition, it is very fine, so it is suitable for people of all ages and at all levels of physical abilities. CanIt is also a very accompanying form of exercise, because people can walk alone or in groups, depending on preference.
When walking Tai Chi, body weight is very intentionally transmitted from foot to leg, focusing on creating a smooth, even walking that feels almost as running or rolling, rather than stomping. The gentle shift in weight encourages people to use all the muscles in their feet while walking, and it is said that it stimulates the flow of chi or life force, around the body and through the legs.
In general, walking is slow, smooth and very rhythmic. Pedestrians are encouraged to think that their bodies are very light, on the sidewalks deliberately and firmly place every leg, yet slightly on the ground. Some people that feel like ships that swing downstream when they practice tai chi walking.
by being aware of the body as they move, individuals can tune in to things,that happen inside and outside. They may begin to notice painful places that are needed, for example, fine stretching or other work, and can also start noticing the textures of the Earth and the natural world around them. Many people practice walking barefoot or in light shoes to get a better sense of the world around them.