Taiji ( Tai Chi) Taiji originated from ancient China. Nowadays, it is practiced as an exercise for health. It…… - is suitable for almost anyone - is easy to learn for health improvement - has gentle and circular movements - integrates the body and mind - has many different forms - is enjoyable to practice - is known in China for centuries to be effective for arthritis Concentrating on correct posture and breathing control, Tai Chi's movements are fluid, graceful and well balanced, promoting the complete harmony of body and mind. Tai Chi provides the mental relaxation and physical fitness so essential in our modern stress-filled lives. Tai Chi is an unusual form of martial arts whereby we believe in building strength - mental and physical from within, softness is stronger than hardness, moving in a curve is better than a straight line, yielding is more efficient than confronting. It is especially different from western types of sports such as rugby where the harder and quicker the better. Tai Chi is a sport that strengthens the body as well as the mind from within. |
