What Does Tai Chi Do?
The first aim of Tai Chi is to teach the practitioner to relax – not loosely flop around, but rather how to use the body as efficiently as possible with no muscular tension. The foremost requirement is good posture – relaxed shoulders, an upright back, firmly rooted stance. Even just practicing this can help with a number of ailments, particularly tension and muscular problems. Chi Kung encourages deep breathing and so helps increase blood circulation as well as massaging the internal organs. On a mental level, the quiet concentration required for Tai Chi brings a serene state of mind in which the everyday stresses of life can be placed into proper perspective. This eventually leads to a more tolerant, even state of mind. A calm mind is able to respond more quickly and effectively in any situation. Even with just basic, correct practice it is possible to obtain the above benefits. However to reach the higher levels it is necessary to study the art in its wider context. Practicing the m
