Tai Chi is an ancient form of exercise originating from China. It places great emphasis on good
body posture,
relaxation, meditation
and the promotion of health and vitality.
Because Tai Chi is practised in a slow and relaxed manner, it is suitable for all age groups and abilities. It is therefore often the number one choice of exercise for those of a mature age, although of equal benefit to younger members of society.

The most common image of Tai Chi is the large groups of elderly people practising in the parks of China; proof indeed of its ability to promote good health and increase longevity.

Estimates suggest more than 30 million Chinese practice Tai Chi daily. Young and old perform these slow moving and graceful exercises that promote health and relaxation throughout the body.

Increasingly, more of us in the West are appreciating the profound benefits that Tai Chi has upon our health and are taking up these exercises.

Gradually, as we get older, we tend to loose our flexibility and natural flow of movement. We rely solely on our ever-diminishing upper body strength and our pattern of breathing rises higher into the chest. Our bodies become tense, and we lose suppleness as our body starts relying more on individual muscles rather than a natural whole-body movement. All of these factors tend to have a detrimental effect on our entire health and well being, affecting circulation, organs and immune systems.

Tai Chi exercises successfully rectify the imbalances referred to above.

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