| If you are seeking the ultimate in mind, body, and spirit | | | | Improving Fitness |
| experiences, then tai chi may be just the thing that you | | | | Physical benefits of practice include good circulation of |
| are looking for. | | | | bodily fluids (particularly the blood and lymph), which |
| This wonderful art form can be used to maintain | | | | helps to transport nutrients around the body and |
| general good health, to help in coping with particular | | | | remove bodily waste and toxins. |
| health problems, or assist in the healing process for | | | | Physical exercise also aids digestion, improving the |
| someone recovering from illness. | | | | absorption of nutrients and reducing stomach problems |
| Practiced in China for centuries, Tai Chi Chuan which | | | | such as constipation. |
| translates as 'grand ultimate fist', uses yielding 'yin' and | | | | The gentle stretching of muscles and mobilization of |
| expansive 'yang' elements as a wonderfully effective | | | | joints is good for health problems that restrict |
| martial art. | | | | movement such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. |
| In the early twentieth century, the word 'chuan' began | | | | The movements within a form (a system of postures |
| to be left out by many people who practiced tai chi for | | | | & movements) also help to encourage the natural flow |
| health benefits alone, and as such referred to it as just | | | | of chi (energy) around the body, preventing blockages |
| 'tai chi'. | | | | which can cause unrest and 'dis-ease' to proliferate. |
| Mind Body & Spirit | | | | Lifting The Spirit |
| The meditation and relaxation, gentle physical exercise, | | | | Regular practice can help you to keep in good spirits, |
| and raising of spirit, make this a truly holistic health | | | | as the feeling of calm, contentment, and happiness |
| regimen, suitable for any age group and any level of | | | | attained can really be uplifting. This can be immensely |
| fitness. | | | | beneficial for someone feeling dispirited or suffering |
| Calming The Mind | | | | from depression. |
| This ancient Chinese art, thought by many people to | | | | There are many other health benefits that it has to |
| be a sort of 'meditation in motion', can calm an | | | | offer, and although it can take a while to learn a form, |
| overactive and busy mind where anxiety and stress | | | | positive results can be felt within a short space of time |
| may exist. For someone going through a particularly | | | | and are well worth the effort. |
| stressful period in life, the focus and relaxation during | | | | Bring balance and harmony to your mind, body and |
| and after practice, induces a feeling of calm, | | | | spirit, and practice tai chi for health and happiness! |
| contentment, and... happiness! | | | | |