Tai ji Quan, one of Chinese martial art, also called “philosophical Chuan” in China, meaning that its principles and techniques all contain the idea of Tai Chi in Chinese classical philosophy. Tai Ji refers to a primitive state in Chinese philosophy. It is a natural existence. The life of man was a state of Tai Chi in the earliest stage, just like the baby in the body of a mother. Lao Zi, the repre-sentative of Taoism, spoke very highly of this state when he wrote that people formed much tension in their daily lives which led to illnesses. Therefore, people should relax their bodies and minds through exercise to return to the infant state, and tai ji quan could good for your health
1, Good for the nervous system
The function of nervous system is to adapt the functions of other organs of body and keep the integrity and unity within human bodies then adapt to the needs of external environment changes. Through the cooperation of ideas, breathing and actions, tai ji quan can facilitate the function of brain cells, and coordinate the excitation and inhibition of human nervous system. Do more Tai ji quan can good for mental trauma, neurological diseases, such as neurasthenia, insomnia and high blood pressure.
2, Good for circulatory system
Heart disease is the world number one killer, Currently, there has no specific treatment for this disease, but practice tai ji quan can prevent heart disease. This is because unlike other sports, tai ji moves slow and can relax muscles, so that the heart receive adequate blood supply, and will not speed up the heart rate and increase the burden on the heart.
3, Improve people’s counterpoise
Some actions among tai ji specialized practice balance. It is often one leg supports the body when practicing tai ji, both the strength on leg and the bone calcium will be increased, then the bones become very strong. Therefore, people who regularly practice tai ji quan are not easy to be wrestling and fractures.
4, Play a role of bodybuilding
Some actions among tai ji quan and couple with the practice on waist rotation can fully exercise the muscles of body and to keep a good body shape.
In a word, practicing tai ji quan can good for health, which include the body health, mind health, mental health and behavior health.
Watch the video related to tai chi
Dr. Paul Lam, a practicing physician and Tai Chi master for more than 30 years, provides an overview of the ancient art of Tai Chi, and discusses the scientific evidence for its health benefits. Series: Integrative Medicine Today [3/2010] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 17600]
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