It has been a long journey for Tai Chi from the secluded monasteries of China to gleaming fitness studios of the Western world. From being a part of the life of ancient Chinese monks, Tai Chi is now the fitness regime of choice of countless Westerners, from busy executives to busier homemakers and from college… Read more »
The Tai Chi that most of us are familiar with consists of slow, gentle, flowing movements—the kind that you see people practicing in parks usually in the mornings. This is just one aspect of Tai Chi, and it is a therapy for the mind, body, and soul. But do you know Tai Chi can also be used… Read more »
There is an extensive body of research on the benefits of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese mind-body exercise system. Regular practice can keep away or manage the symptoms of a host of medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and cardiac diseases. It can also help you cope with chronic pain and stress. So it is… Read more »
Tai Chi originated as a martial art technique. Chinese monks living in secluded monasteries practiced it to defend themselves against attackers. To learn Tai Chi Chuan as a martial art is less common now. Increased awareness of the health benefits of Tai Chi have drawn people to this ancient mind-body healing art. While most take… Read more »
The many physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of the ancient Chinese healing art of Tai Chi have been extensively studied in the West. Now that these benefits are well-publicized, interest in Tai Chi has increased considerably. Many people want to take it up to live long, healthy, and productive lives while doctors advise practicing… Read more »
The ancient Chinese believed that the body and the mind should be in harmony for a person to be healthy. So they developed holistic wellness systems like Qi Gong and Tai Chi that combined physical exercises with deep breathing techniques and meditative practices. Like many Eastern practices, Qi Gong and Tai Chi too were shrouded… Read more »
The answer is a resounding “Yes.” Tai Chi does all this and more. Chronic mental stress. Addiction to junk food. Sedentary lifestyles. The ills of the modern life manifest in expanding girths and increased instances of cardiac diseases that are mostly triggered by high blood pressure levels. Burdened with rising healthcare costs and disillusioned by… Read more »
The Chinese mind-body exercise system of Tai Chi has become popular all around the world as an alternative healing method with many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Many stress-weary and disease-ravaged individuals want to take up Tai Chi to improve the quality of their lives and keep healthcare costs in check. But can anyone learn… Read more »
Distracted by media. Weighed down by competition. Straddled with debt. Reeling under stress. This is the life of the average man on the street in the West. It is not hard to figure out why the West has embraced the healing arts of Tai Chi and Yoga so readily. Tai Chi and Yoga are mind-body… Read more »
Do you often see groups of people, young and old, practicing some form of exercise with slow flowing movements in parks? It is a common sight all over the world. The exercise is Tai Chi, and it dates back about 2,500 years to ancient China. You will find it hard to believe, but Tai Chi… Read more »
-Becca, A happy new member of our Qigong and Tai Chi community
