Improve
Your Fitness and Balance & Develop a Tranquil Mind with Tai Chi.
Tai Chi is an excellent practice and exercise
for the young and the old a like, increasing and maintaining overall
strength and suppleness of the joints. The Calming and medative aspect is
ideal for today's busy life styles promoting balance and quiescence.
Tai Chi is an internal martial art that
consists of a series of moves (form) that are based on kung fu moves, but
are carried out slowly, gently and with precision, whilst manipulating the
chi around the body to promote good health.
Tai Chi has its origins in
China in the sixteenth century and was developed by Taoist monks. Tai Chi
as it is practiced in the West today, can best be thought of as a moving
form of exercise and meditation combine.
Many of the movements were
originally derived from the martial arts, although they are carried out
slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth even transitions between them.
It is said the Tai Chi moves
emulate the natural movements of animals and birds and the medative nature
of the exercises is calming and relaxing in itself.
The benefits of practicing Tai Chi are many, not least acquiring the skill
to ito relax and quieten the mind, which is popular with today's busy
society. The aim of most practitioners, apart from a tranquil mind, is
improved health, fitness, balance and suppleness.
How Do I Learn Tai Chi?
As a beginner, you start by learning the tai chi form. There are teachers at our club who are very patient and will take time to repeatedly explain the moves and their purpose to you. Whilst learning the movements and applications you will quickly benefit from increased coordination, balance, flexibility and a calmer mind.
Where Can I Learn Tai Chi? Our Weekly Classes which normally include Qi Gong, are usually attended by Mark
personally and are in Hastings and Bexhill.
Here beginners and the
more experienced are able to work
on their practice and learn new skills.
