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Tai
Chi
Tai Chi originated in China where it has been used for hundreds of years
for developing health and
vitality in those who practice it. Tai Chi is a martial art and can be
practiced either martially or purely for health benefits.
Tai Chi, when practiced for health, is in essence a
highly refined system of slow and continuous
movements designed to relax and develop the whole
body by building up internal strength, suppleness
and stamina.
Tai Chi is one of the most comprehensive
forms of long - term exercise you will find. People continue to practice it well
into old age (some even in their 90's are still practicing). Research over the
last few years is bringing to light the significant physical
benefits to ones body and overall health. Although it is
surely the fact that Tai Chi has lasted in China for thousands of years that should bear testimony to its effectiveness.
Benefits of Tai Chi
At first the benefits will
appear as improvements to your overall physical condition,
strength and balance. Then over time further benefits will come such as:
- More energy and vitality
- Lower stress levels and the ability to stay calm
under pressure
- Significant improvements in overall health
- Less joint pain and easier movement
- Increased focus and mental performance
- Improved self esteem and confidence
"A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for
Tai Chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions
commonly associated with age," (Peter M. Wayne, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical
School and director of the Tai Chi and Mind-Body Research Program at Harvard Medical School's
Osher Research Center.)
Tai chi has been shown
to result in improvements in:
- Stress levels
- Muscle
strength
- Flexibility
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Sleep problems
Origins:
There
are many different forms of Tai Chi in China. Our style is from the
Chun Chew Shaolin temple in south
east China. It is a pure white crane style called, Shuang Yang Bei Her Rou Ruan
Chuan. (In English it means Frost and Sun White Crane Soft and
Gentle Flowing Art.) Master Miao Sian Meng taught the style to
Master Ang Lian Huat who originally taught in Singapore.
I have
been practicing for over 10 years and am an instructor with the White Crane Fighting Arts Club under the head instructor Neil
Johnson.
I am passionate about Tai Chi and over the years I have seen its
impact on people of all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions. In
the age of consumerism and the quick fix, Tai Chi stands in contrast as
a constant in terms of practice and learning.
As the
old Chinese saying goes, "Practicing Tai Chi once is like
putting one piece of rice paper on the ground, it will blow away.
But continue to practice and over time and without realising it
will grow into a mountain."
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Bryan's
Blog:
Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi’s slow, meditative practice helps to calm the mind and focus the senses on the present. Everyday worries can be forgotten about, to be dealt with later, giving the conscious mind vital time ‘to breathe’ and see everyday
.... click
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What
is energy in Tai Chi
Energy as we all know makes up the universe and all that is in it.
We cannot see it but we can see the results of it (for example the attraction or repulsion in magnets).
At the smallest building block we are simply energy and hence to understand our essence we need to
begin by gaining some understanding of what ...
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here for more
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Contact details
or use form below:
Tel: 07870 498
581
Email: bryan@taichi4life.co.uk
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"The amount of
strength you have depends upon the training and practice you
have put into your art." Miyamoto
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