Tai Chi

       January 1, 0000    1492

 

Tai chi is one of the many activities that can be done while watching TV. In Mandarin, Tai Chi or Tai Chi Chuan refers to “supreme fighting”. It is mainly a form of martial arts originated in China around the 16th century. During the 1970s, it was introduced in the United States, and has been growing in popularity ever since.

Tai Chi requires basic meditation skills. Other issues to be considered are proper exercise clothing, environment, ambiance, and disruptions. According to some people, wearing proper clothing during an exercise session is very important. Spiritual energy qi flows from every pore in human body. Tight clothing can severely diminish the flows of energy in human body. The appropriate clothing is soft, light, and supple. The most common color of Tai Chi clothing is black or white, yet there are no restrictions regarding color of clothing.

Buying Tai Chi DVD

For people who cannot afford time to regularly visit a fitness center or a gym, buying Tai Chi DVD is a great option. It helps one to understand basic principles of Tai Chi. In Tai Chi, it is more important to be regular than carrying on for a long duration. Therefore, a DVD at home can act as a motivational tool. The Tai Chi DVDs are available in English and in some foreign languages such as Spanish and Italian. Their costs range from $ 10 to $ 40. However, no DVD can replace actual training classes or a personalized expert guidance.

Benefits of Tai Chi

Researchers have revealed that long term Tai Chi practice had positive effects on the promotion of balance control, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness in elders. It can reduce pain, stress, and anxiety in healthy people. It is also beneficial in people who suffer from heart failure, high blood pressure, heart attacks, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. Moreover, Tai Chi can also reduce the symptoms of young Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Tai Chi’s gentle and low impact movements astonishingly burn more calories than what surfing can burn. It is without any side effects, and it can also boost human immune system. The deep breathing, slow movements, and rhythmic exercises of Tai Chi provide a sound muscular, circular, skeletal, and mental system.

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