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Is a martial art safe for most people of all ages, as it does not put much stress on the muscles and joints. It combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness.
Research indicates that tai chi may improve balance control, fitness, and flexibility while reducing pain and the symptoms of anxiety and depression in some cases.
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Types Of Tai Chi
There are different styles of tai chi, each has a unique set of methods and principles, lineage, and date of origin. Some of these forms of tai chi lean towards health, while others stress competition or self-defense.
- Chen-style, which started between 1580 and 1660
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Tai Chi Benefits
- Fall reduction: tai chi helps to prevent trips and falls in the elderly. It also reduced the fear of falling among them and increased balance and posture.
- Chronic pain: tai chi significantly impacts the chronic pain experienced with specific conditions, such as osteoart...
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History of Tai Chi
The true origins of tai chi remain a mystery, but the concepts are rooted in Chinese history, Taoism, and Confucianism.
The founder of tai chi is believed to be Zhang Sanfeng, a 12th-century Taoist monk. Some stories claim that Zhang Sanfeng left his monastery to become...
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Tai chi is a traditional Chinese form of exercise based in martial arts that involves slow movements and deep breaths.
Tai chi brings many physical and emotional benefits like decreased anxiety and depression and improvements in cognition and chronic disease management.
Tai Chi
Is a mind-body practice that involves a series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Initially developed as a martial art, it's now commonly practiced as a form of "moving meditation."
Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to...
Tai Chi and safety
Tai chi is generally a safe exercise with few side effects but it’s good to talk to a doctor before starting. Beginners may experience some aches or pains after practicing tai chi.
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