Benefits
Benefits of Tai Chi
Some of the benefits of Tai Chi include:
- Increase energy levels;
- Increased self discipline;
- Increased flexibility and stamina with supple, fluid movements;
- Increased coordination;
- Stres reduction and control over emotions; and
- Increased self awareness and ability to focus and concentrate.
Although different in style and form, all Tai Chi Chuan routines require their practitioners to be tranquil, calm, relaxed but concentrative. In Tai Chi Quan the spine is the pivot around which the body moves. Forces and energy should be generated from the spine and waist before reaching the arms and legs. The movements are executed slowly, continuously and softly, but hardness is implied in softness. Substantialness should be distinguished from insubstantialness. Practitioners are required to breathe regularly and smoothly. The inner strengths and energy should be exuded through external movements and actions.