What other kinds of benefits are there to Taoist Tai Chi, beyond the physical changes to the body?
The benefits of Taoist Tai Chi extend beyond the physical benefits mentioned above. Concentration and recall are practiced to learn the sequence of the set’s 108 movements. Through this concentration, the mind is freed of many life concerns and worries. I’ve witnessed people’s moods improve with a set of tai chi, and in terms of ongoing depression, there are benefits. Also, an added bonus is the contact with other people who are focused on improving their health. The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a social group of members who help each other. There is a noted benefit of doing Tai Chi together, a connectedness, not just in joints and limbs, but also in people sharing with people. The calmness and serenity you see on the faces of people who’ve just finished a set of tai chi speaks volumes.
