Benefits of Tai-Chi
Reduces Stress
By practicing Taichi you always remain in a state of Calmness, softness and serenity. Thereby, your body and mind will set to complete rest, reducing the stress and strains.
Nervous System
Regular practice of Taichi strengthens the nervous system. Hence it is beneficial to those who are working under constant pressure and suffering from sleeplessness.
Respiratory System
By practicing Taichi you begin to breathe deeply which helps the Chi to sink into the Dan Tien – two inches below the navel (oxygenation). This process improves the oxygenation of the blood, and the elasticity of the living tissues and rejuvenation of the entire system of the human body.
Cardio – Vascular System
The movements of Taichi are light, agile and soft. This improves the functioning of the lymphatic system and the circulation of blood. A more efficient circulatory system reduces the work load of the heart. So now- a- days doctors recommend their patients suffering from heart diseases and blood pressure problems to have regular Taichi practice.
Muscles, Joints and Tendons
Taichi practice trains your body movements to be in a circular and parabolic motion. During practice all the muscles and joints of the body are involved in performing the movements. So muscles, joints, and Tendons do not become stiff. They become flexible and stronger.
Circulation of Chi
Sickness is caused by the blocking of ‘Chi’ in meridians. But Taichi is one of the tools like acupuncture, works to stimulate the body to drive ‘Chi’ along the meridians.
Relaxation
Regular practice of Taichi helps one to have mental and physical relaxation. Mental and physical relaxation helps mankind to reduce stress in the day to day life. Taichi has the ability to strengthen the body and the mind. It is really an exercise. It is suitable for all ages for the young and the aged or the weak and the strong.
Something more about Taichi
Mankind can benefit from Taichi if its principles and training methods are correctly, properly understood and followed. As it is written by the Great Yang Cheng Fu, and Chen- Wei Ming, the Taichi students will waste many years, if they are not taught properly by a right master. The great Yang Cheng Fu states in the great book of Taichi – Complete principles and applications of Taichi there is only one method for Taichi not two. So it is very important on the part of a beginner to select a proper teacher for Taichi to guide him to achieve the benefits of Taichi in the proper way
