Tai Chi, formally developed as a soft-style martial art, has become more known globally for its health benefits and a means of fitness. Tai Chi has been practiced since the early 16th century is believed to promote a general sense of well-being with the capability of preventing and curing diseases. Its prime purpose is to promote health in a slow relaxed manner, without jarring and hurting one's body.
The exercise requires a high degree of concentration, with the mind free of distractions. Focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form purportedly helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity.
Tai Chi makes an ideal complement to sport or other martial arts training as a warm up or warm down technique, although it may still be used as a system of self-defence after years of training and practice.
Health benefits of practicing Tai Chi
Great source of stress for stress management through meditation and relaxation
Stimulate the mind, improving concentration, focus and co-ordination.
Improves balance control, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
Increase levels of fitness and muscle tone.
Improves the function of internal organs
Promotes a general sense of well being.
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