Tai Chi

The forms of the Tai Chi Chuan are a traditional Chinese approach to exercise, meditation, and personal growth. Practiced both for health and self-defense, its graceful, flowing movements are at the same time beautiful, healthful and powerful. Its practice promotes an inner calm and a tranquil attitude, enhancing self-awareness. Tai Chi springs from emptiness and is born of nature. It is the source of motion and tranquility and the mother of Yin and Yang.

The body weight or center of gravity sinks into the abdomen and trunk of the body, thus allowing a more relaxed and deep breathing. With the mind quieted, the heart beat slows down, and different muscular, neurological, glandular, and organ systems function in a more balanced fashion. The practice of Tai Chi Chuan is harmony and understanding of the
ways of the world.

Suggested Reading:
Movement of Magic—Bob Klein
Tai Chi: The Supreme Ultimate—Lawrence Galante
T’ai-Chi Ch’uan: Embracing the Pearl—Robert Chukrow

Suggested Video:
Tai Chi for Health—Dunn