April 2020
What Mental and Physical Conditions Does Tai Chi Treat?
Although developed as a martial art, tai chi the past several decades has seen Western nations develop it as a form of physical fitness and exercise. The meditative, overall health benefits that tai chi offers have been focused in many cases to treat certain debilitating conditions, both mental and physical. The following ailments, issues and […]
The Differences Between Qigong And Tai Chi
You may understand that both qigong and tai chi are ancient Chinese practices for increasing your energy, also relieving stress and anxiety. Sometimes the two get confused. That is because there are a lot of similarities here. While they are closely linked, there are some definite differences between these Far East physical art forms. What […]
What Are the 7 Chakras?
The 7 Chakras is not the name of the latest boy band, but rather the main energy centers in your body through which all energy flows. Meditation, yoga, tai chi and other mental and physical practices are all based on the idea that you can keep energy flowing in the proper direction throughout your body […]
The Legendary History And Background Of Tai Chi
There are conflicting ideas about the origin of tai chi. That should be expected, as the modern day Chinese form of exercise and physical fitness originated more than 700 years ago as a martial art. However, it is generally accepted that Shao-Lin martial art practitioner Chang San-feng founded Tai Chi Chuan (what Westerners called tai […]
The Similarities Between Feng Shui and Tai Chi
Did you know that feng shui and tai chi are closely related in a few important ways? Actually, some refer to feng shui as “tai chi for the environment”, so there is definitely a connection there. To get a better idea of just how tai chi and feng shui are related, let’s start with the […]
The Health Benefits Of Tai Chi For Seniors
Introduction Tai Chi is a slow and gentle exercise that originated in China centuries ago. It is considered a martial art, but the fact that it is low-impact and emphasizes balance and concentration has made it the focus of increasing attention for scientists who wish to help older adults fight the effects of aging and […]