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Pronounced ("Tie Jee") also spelled T'ai Chi Ch'uan ("Tie Jee Chwen"), T´ai Chi, Tai Chi Chuan, Taiji and Taijiquan.
Tai chi is a complete system for personal development that functions as exercise, meditation, and martial art. This ancient art of slow fluid movements conditions the body and deepens awareness by consciously using the mind, body and energy together. Its unhurried movement and deep concentration create a state of ‘relaxed alertness’ and impart a feeling of vitality coupled with tranquility. The movements have the look and feel of a great river, full and powerful, yet soft and yielding.
As a martial art Tai Chi functions as a strategy for both self defense and conflict resolution. As we consciously align mind, body and energy we act from a more centered place which promotes harmonious relations with others and helps us know when to act and when not to.
The basic practice or Form consists of 37 movements practiced in a deliberate, relaxed, and fluid manner.
Tai Chi Chuan offers many benefits for personal development and health.
Tai Chi Teaches ...
Body Mechanics
Stress Management
Basic Self Defense
Conflict Resolution Skills
Tai Chi Improves ...
Relaxation
Strength
Flexibility
Coordination
Breath Capacity
Posture
Balance
Tai Chi Helps ...
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
High Blood Pressure
Pronounced ("Chee gung") and also spelled Chi Kung, Ch'i Kung and Chi Gong, sometimes referred to as Daoyin.
In Chinese, the word 'qi' means energy 'gong' means work or daily practice. Qigong refers to working with the body's energy. There are thousands of different kinds of qigong for many different purposes. In general, it can be said that Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing system that improves the quality and circulation of the body's vital energy.
Although Qigong has many of the same benefits as Tai Chi, it is generally simpler and easier to learn than Tai Chi. The purpose of Qigong is to improve the flow, strengthen, and balance the vital energy of the body. According to Chinese medical theory, good health depends on a full and flowing supply of qi.
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