T’ai Chi and Medical Conditions
One of the factors that make T’ai Chi an outstanding way of keeping active is that, unlike other forms of exercise, it can be performed safely even in the presence of medical conditions, including some...
View ArticleMyths and truths about T’ai Chi
The advent of the Internet is certainly a good thing. It allows all of us to find a wealth of information about any imaginable topic. But here’s a catch: misconceptions and false beliefs can easily...
View ArticleStudy Shows T’ai Chi Effective Intervention for Tension Headache
For millions of us, that painful, tightening sensation around the head at the end of a long day’s work is sadly all too familiar. It is called tension headache, and is well known for its negative...
View ArticleT’ai Chi: Not Just an ‘Adult Thing.’ It’s Good for Children, Too!
We all know that T’ai Chi is practiced by millions of adults globally, who experience major health benefits, in terms of improved mental and physical wellbeing. But T’ai Chi is not just an ‘adult...
View ArticleWant To Lose Weight? Then T’ai Chi May Be Just What You Need!
If you ever thought that t’ai chi and weight loss don’t go hand in hand because t’ai chi only involves slow, gentle dance-like movements, then, think again. A study by researchers at Victor Segalen...
View ArticleWhy You Should Consider T’ai Chi For Beginners
The Chinese have long understood the fundamental connection between the body and mind and how important it is to engage both when it comes to long life, health and happiness. In Western society, we pay...
View Article8 Reasons Why You Should Consider T’ai Chi to Lose Weight
An increasing number of people around the world choose t’ai chi over other forms of exercise to improve their health. No wonder. T’ai chi has been associated in studies with lower risk of disease;...
View Article7 Tips for Effective and Enjoyable T’ai Chi…!
Dress comfortably While you don’t need any special gear to practice t’ai chi, it is important that you dress comfortably. Your clothes should be loose fitting and stretchy to allow you freedom of...
View ArticleWant to Break Free from Smoking? Try T’ai Chi!
If you are a smoker, here is a good reason to quit: research published in The Lancet by Oxford University scientists found that the number of smokers who died during a 12-year period was a whopping...
View ArticleT’ai Chi Ch’uan: More Than Just an Old Folks’ Thing!
Ask anybody what t’ai chi ch’uan is and they’ll most likely tell you that it is a gentle form of martial art that helps older adults stay fit and healthy. This is, of course, all true. In fact, t’ai...
View ArticleThe Value of Being Relaxed: T’ai Chi and Scuba Diving
Like T’ai chi, in scuba diving, the less you do, the more effective you become. In other words, advanced scuba diving involves using minimum effort and strength to achieve efficiency. Wasteful...
View ArticleChang Seng Feng Didn’t Invent T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Does It Matter?
The traditional histories of T’ai chi ch’uan assert that the Taoist Master Chang Seng Feng from Wu Tang Mountain developed the art in the 13th Century, after he witnessed a crane fighting a snake. Or...
View ArticleLearning T’ai chi ch’uan; the slower the better
A great Zen sword master in Japan was visited by an eager prospective student. The student asked how long it would take to become a Zen sword master if he trained really hard and worked with the Master...
View ArticleStillness and Speed. How Does T’ai Chi Work in a Fight?
This sounds a straightforward question; but it is a difficult one even for a T’ai chi master to answer. Why is that? If a skilled T’ai chi practitioner has to use it in a real attack, they probably...
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