Tai Chi is called a kind of “moving meditation.” It combines a low impact, resistance and concentration training and mental control. It can also work as an aerobic cardio workout for those who can’t do high intensity exercise.
What is Tai Chi about?
Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is lowered in slow movements combined with deep breathing exercises. That is why it has an impact on both the muscles and the mind.
Initially it was a martial art, but over time the health benefits began to be detected. Due to its nature, it is ideal for older people and for those who are no longer so young and that traditional physical activities begin to cost them.
The key is that when exercising each posture, it flows into the next one without pausing, in this way the body is in constant movement, at its own rhythm. However, the highlight is his particular combination of body movement, mental concentration and conscious breathing.
Benefits of Tai Chi
The advantages of practicing it are many and are acquired in the short term:
- Improves balance, strength and flexibility
- strengthens muscles
- Helps the joints
- Relieves headaches, such as migraines
- Improves insomnia problems
- Reduce stress
- Help with respiratory problems
- It also helps intestinal function
- Increased aerobic capacity
- Improves blood circulation and helps with pressure
Source: Ambito
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