| Tai Chi in practice |
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Practicing Tai Chi can be a very pleasurable experience,
one that unites body and mind leaving you feeling invigorated
and refreshed. A feeling of profound well being, mental
calm and emptiness can and do result from regular practice.
It is for these reasons that many people come to Tai
Chi but there are other aspects to practice for example
martial skill or healing.
There are 10 basic ‘requirements’ in Yang
style Tai Chi Chuan that differentiate it from other
internal martial arts and forms of exercise. These areas
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- Relaxation of the Waist
- Correct Position of the Chest and Back
- Keeping the Head Upright
- Regular Breathing
- Differentiation of Solid and Empty Stances
- Sink of the Shoulders and Elbows
- Using the Mind instead of [Physical] Force
- Co-ordinating Upper and Lower Body
- Continuity of Movement
- Tranquility of Movement
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| The benefits of Tai Chi naturally accrue through regular
and sustained practice, and can be summarised as follows:
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- Aids blood circulation
- Improves vascular and lymphatic
drainage
- Improves posture and reduces stress
and tension
- Gently mobilises stiff joints and
strengthens muscles
- Deepens breathing and balances blood
pressure
- Improves balance and co-ordination
and increases control and awareness
- Gradually builds up strength
and stamina
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