Tai Chi - Explanation | Montclair State University

University:
Montclair State University
Course:
MEDH 101 | Introduction to the Medical Humanities
Academic year:

2024
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30

Pages:

1
Author:

Luis O.

What is Tai Chi? by Luis O. Tai chi is a set of gentle stretches and exercises for the body. Your body is always moving because each pose flows into the next without a break. Some people call tai chi "meditation in motion" because the gentle movements help you relax and connect your mind and body. Tai Chi was created in ancient China as a way to protect oneself. Over time, it changed into a graceful form of exercise that is now used to relieve stress and help with many other health problems. There are many kinds of tai chi. Each style puts a different, but still important, emphasis on different tai chi principles and methods. Because of this, tai chi has more than 100 different moves and positions. No matter what kind of tai chi you do, it all involves moving in rhythmic patterns that work with your breathing to help you feel calm inside.