Exercise for everyone
Tai Chi and Qigong are enjoyed by a huge diversity of people of all ages and all levels of fitness. It can be done standing, seated or even lying down so it’s easy to access and very adaptable to individual needs.
Right from when you first start to practice, it is possible to bring this exercise into your life and use it to ease stress and build energy. You can do Tai Chi and Qigong indoors or outdoors, while driving, cooking dinner, waiting for a bus or at your desk. In fact, taking regular Chi breaks is good for your health!
What are the benefits? - A healthy body and mind.
Tai Chi can be experienced on many different levels. Some people like to dip in and out depending on other commitments. Many enjoy the sociability and relaxation of a regular weekly class. It is also possible to go more in depth with longer and more intensive courses.
Whatever the level of commitment you choose, Tai Chi can help you to unlock the door to a healthier life and will serve you as long as you live…which could quite possibly be longer!
Tai Chi and Qigong are enjoyed by a huge diversity of people of all ages and all levels of fitness. It can be done standing, seated or even lying down so it’s easy to access and very adaptable to individual needs.
Right from when you first start to practice, it is possible to bring this exercise into your life and use it to ease stress and build energy. You can do Tai Chi and Qigong indoors or outdoors, while driving, cooking dinner, waiting for a bus or at your desk. In fact, taking regular Chi breaks is good for your health!
What are the benefits? - A healthy body and mind.
- The exercises are all about freeing the body, relaxing the muscles and loosening the joints. The aim is for soft and effortless movement. This helps to release unwanted tension in the body and ease mental stress so that you become more relaxed and energised.
- The slow movements of the form increase blood flow and improve oxygen supply to the deep muscles of the body.
- The exercise improves muscle tone, particularly in the legs and the core muscles and gives you excellent command of your balance.
- Practicing the exercises and the form will help you to feel more co-ordinated in your body. This sense of connection improves body alignment to put you in touch with feeling naturally strong and flexible.
- Giving full attention to the movements helps to focus on the present moment and let go of worries or concerns.
- Practicing the form together in a group can create an atmosphere of peace and stillness.
- Regular practice of Tai Chi and Qigong can heighten awareness and boost creativity.
- Sometimes the stresses of modern life can cause us to become unbalanced. Artificial lights and computer screens can disrupt sleep patterns and the pressure of juggling work and family life can cause unwanted tension. Practicing Tai Chi and Qigong is a way of restoring this balance.
- Learning to be soft, flowing and effortless in your movements can reduce the risk of injury and encourage the healing of existing injuries.
Tai Chi can be experienced on many different levels. Some people like to dip in and out depending on other commitments. Many enjoy the sociability and relaxation of a regular weekly class. It is also possible to go more in depth with longer and more intensive courses.
Whatever the level of commitment you choose, Tai Chi can help you to unlock the door to a healthier life and will serve you as long as you live…which could quite possibly be longer!