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| Posted on Oct 10 2008 |
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The constant weight shifts train balance and body awareness, leading to confident ease of movement within the form and in everyday life. Tai Chi is a physical exercise that focuses the mind, while conditioning the body. Practicing twenty minutes a day dissipates stress and reduces stress-related debilities, increases stamina, and strengthens the body and will. Western Science recognizes the following benefits of practicing Tai Chi: increased oxygen uptake and utilization (more efficient breathing), reduced blood pressure, slower declines in cardiovascular power, increased bone density, increased strength and range of motion of joints, greater leg strength, knee strength, and flexibility, reduced levels of stress hormones during and after practice, improved immune function, and heightened mood states.
The style of Tai Chi we will be practicing was described by Miss Li as Beijing style as it originated there. It most closely resembles Wu but has many modifications made by Miss Li, mainly to make it easier to learn and practice. My teacher, Anne Palmer, was taught by Miss Li during the 1970's and 80's. She is taking a break from teaching tai chi at the moment. She is a qualified acupuncture and shiatsu practitioner and also teaches shiatsu for the Shiatsu College.
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