Originally Tai Chi was used for self defense but has turned into a graceful form of exercise. Tai Chi is also known as mediation in motion because its almost like mediation with the silence and concentration; yet the graceful and angelic like movements allow the motion to come to life. As said by Harvard Health Publication Tai Chi should be known as the "Medication of movement" due to the many positive health benefits Tai Chi gives you. There is still a growing about of evidence showing how beneficial Tai Chi is not just physical health but mind and body health as well. Tai Chi is said to be a huge stress reliever also helps prevent and reduce stress in the future. It also helps the mind be centered and help relieve negative thoughts and promote positive thinking and attitude. As stated before Tai Chi helps with physical health as well. Since it is a low impact, slow motion exercise with very little strain on muscles and joints they are rather relaxed and not fully extended, it can really help individuals from recovery of surgery or from an injury. Overall Tai Chi is a great exercise to use to help improve your over all health. It help reduce stress which leads to helping reduce many other factor such a blood pressure etc. Not only that but can help rehab hurt body parts but can also increase muscle flexibility as well as overall fitness.
Kyndal Tanner
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tai-chi/SA00087
http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch/2009/May/The-health-benefits-of-tai-chi
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