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Tai Chi
Tai chi is an exercise. It is an exercise of the body, the
mind, and the spirit. It is performed very slowly, as if the
practitioner were moving through very thick air. Moving slowly
allows one to breath deeply and permits the mind to become
deeply concentrated. From the deep breathing and concentrated
mind one becomes calm and tranquil, and can profoundly center
oneself.
In learning Tai Chi, one studies a series of movements. This
series of movements, or postures, functions as the medium
through which one attends to learning and practicing the principles
of Tai Chi. These principles are the real essence of Tai Chi.
They are concepts of mind and body which are the depth of
Tai Chi and also the depths of life. Concepts such as proper
body alignment, relaxation, vitality, naturalness, fluidity,
rootedness & balance, mindfulness, raising the spirit,
and stillness within movement are the fundamental principles.
Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Ch'uan is derived from the Chen style
and is the original Yang family form. The stances of this
form are lower than Yang (Beijing style) but not so low as
Chen. It uses a combination both long and short circles and
the style incorporates movements that are longer and deeper,
more energetic, flowing and expansive, and have more apparent
martial character than Yang Tai Chi.
Regular Tai Chi practice enhances health by activating the
mind, by calming the nervous system, and by keeping the joints
flexible, the muscles toned, and the internal organs invigorated.
Tai Chi can be done by people of all ages and temperaments.
Done correctly, Tai Chi enlivens and refines the human organism
by stimulating and mobilizing the Chi - or life force -- which
courses through the body. The activation of chi is complimented
and balanced by the fluid, calm, and soothing movements. This
harmonization of energies is the quality unique to Tai Chi.
Through its action Tai Chi improves the health of body, mind,
and spirit.
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