What are the benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong?
• Enhances aerobic power. • Improves muscular strength, flexibility and balance. • Benefits people with hypertension, arthritis and coronary artery disease. • Prevents falls in older adults. • Decreases tension, depression, anxiety and mood disturbances. • Enhances the immune and endocrine functions. • Reduces hypertension by lowering blood pressure. • Improves flexibility of the knees. • Requires no high technology or special facility. • Can be done anywhere – indoors or out. • Is inexpensive. • Significantly improves symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. • Is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. • Uses the mind to command the body movements and abdominal breathing to facilitate energy flow. • Is an aid to improved concentration and focus. • Tai Chi can be accomplished standing or sitting.
