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Tai Chi Sword
| Tai Chi Chuan Calligraphy by T.Y. Pang |
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Instructions by Dr Mandana Hosseindoust DAOM, L.Ac. Tai Chi Chuan, is a traditional Chinese martial art, also known as "Shadow Boxing" . It is now commonly practiced for its many health benefits. Tai Chi Chuan consists of a series of slow and graceful movements, which helps the practitioner achieve a state of peace and tranquility. Practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis, makes the body flexible, agile, and the mind and spirit free. In traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed a healthy mind and spirit, will result in a healthy body, and vice versa. In today's fast paced society, people's mind are not calm, and therefore many health problems related to stress, including hypertension, musculoskeletal disorders, obesity, insomnia, digestive and emotional problems are common. The gentle practice of Tai Chi strengthens ones body, mind and spirit, by adjusting the proper flow of qi and blood, throughout the body, and regulating the internal organs. The healthy, sick, old and young can all benefit from regular daily practice. Last updated June 5, 2010 - Web Design by Dr H. |