Chinese Wonder

science cannot deny its health benefits either. All you need is a good t’ai chi instructor who will customise a programme to suit your needs.

Numerous studies have been done to ascertain the benefits of t’ai chi. Some know of t’ai chi as breathing exercises, some for its advantages in losing weight, while others dismiss it as just another fad. It has been around for centuries and it seems like the whole world is waking up to its call!

Here are some of the powerful benefits that should make you want to practise t’ai chi for the rest of
your life:

Balance and posture

Sworn by many, t’ai chi, if practised on a daily basis, will bring about a marked improvement in posture.

Flexibility

This martial art form is also recommended for improvement in flexibility and grace. It essentially works the lower body thereby giving you increased strength and stamina.

Cardiovascular fitness

Like yoga, t’ai chi also regulates one’s breathing. Walking or running on the treadmill can become a lot easier with the practise of t’ai chi.

Age fighter

It has been found to reduce risk of falls in the elderly. Studies have been conducted on people over the age of fifty, who have been practising t’ai chi and it has been found that t’ai chi practitioners, as compared to others, have been able to fight the signs of ageing such as osteoarthritis of the knee, pain in the joints and have comfort in movement.

Other benefits
Ongoing research is trying to establish the role of t’ai chi in improvement of attention span in teenagers. Some studies also indicate that it could alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Alzheimer’s disease.