What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise and is designed to improve your health and well-being. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercise for health of mind and body.
Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between the mind and body. Movements are graceful and slow. Breathing is deep aiding visual and mental concentration which relaxes the body allowing the qui (energy) to flow smoothly through the body.
The beauty of Tai Chi, is it’s easy to learn and can be done seated or standing and it’s a fantastic workout that’s suitable for everyone regardless of their age and fitness levels including those with limited mobility.
Tai Chi energises the body and calms the mind and are delivered by a specialist exercise instructor.
What are the benefits of Tai Chi?
- Improves health and well-being
- Improves flexibility
- Improves aerobic conditioning and balance
- Improves your cardiovascular fitness
- Prevents falls
- Loosens and strengthens joints and muscles
- Lowers blood pressure
- Calms the mind and activates the relaxation response in the body
- Reduces stress
- Decreased anxiety and depression
- Improves concentration
- Improves sleep quality