What is tai chi (or taiji, taichi chuan; taijiquan)?
Once of the principal branches of Chinese martial arts internal style, Tai chi chuan (tijqun; ) draws from martial arts, Taoist philosophy, and medicine. It is composed of slow and graceful (sometimes swift and powerful for Chen style tai chi) fluid movements that keep the body in motion and the mind tranquil. For those who are not familiar with taichi, it can perhaps be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. Tai chi is an expercise through which we connect with the essence of our energy, learn to harness it, and let it flow naturally – harmonising that energy. Tai Chi provides strength and flexibility to the body, tranquillity and serenity to the mind, and brings a sense of well-beijing to the practitioner. It rejuvenates and revitalises. Tai Chi, as an internal Chinese martial art, often practiced for health reasons. Tai Chi is typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons: its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions, health
