Three reasons why Tai Chi may be just what you need
Improve and maintain your health
Splendid health is the foundation of a happy life. However, quite often, we realize this simple fact only when we’re feeling unwell.
Regular Tai Chi practice, 10–15 minutes a day, goes a long way to improve and maintain your health.
Originally a highly effective martial art, Tai Chi developed into a proven way to achieve a state of complete well-being.
Nowadays, the medical benefits of Tai Chi are well researched and documented.
Practicing Tai Chi regularly, you gain
the robust health of a lumberjack,
the suppleness of a child,
and the peace of mind of a sage.
(Chinese saying)
Unlike other forms of exercise, Tai Chi replenishes your energy every time you train, doesn’t wear you out, and can be practiced at any age.
It‘s the perfect morning and evening routine.
Once learned, Tai Chi is a treasure for life.
Clear your head
In contrast to a cluttered mind, which leads to fuzzy thinking and bad decisions, a peaceful and focused mind is the second pillar of a successful and happy life.
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Tai Chi helps you to clear your mind to develop this second pillar.
Through the smooth Tai Chi movements,
forming a quiet and steady flow,
your mind becomes naturally relaxed
and concentrated at the same time.
Tensions, both physically and mentally, are dissolved, blockages cleared, and stress reduced, thus promoting overall suppleness and resilience.
This way, Tai Chi, sometimes called „Moving Meditation“, is an attractive alternative to sitting meditation, the classic way of calming the mind.
Increase your impact
Although the exact amount is debatable, it is widely accepted that a major part of our communication happens non-verbally.
Thus, to a large extent, the strength of your impact on others is determined by your demeanor, posture, rootedness, gravitas, aura … in short: by your presence.
Tai Chi helps you to improve your presence by finding your center, both physically and energetically — and by acting from your center at all times.
Adding another level of power, training Tai Chi in the tradition of Master Lam includes the age-old practice of Zhan Zhuang, „Standing Like a Tree“, the most ancient and original form of Chi Kung.
Through these practices,
all your actions gain a new quality of
calm and natural strength.
For a long time, Tai Chi was accessible only to a small circle of students. Fortunately, this has changed many years ago.
And thanks to the recent widespread use of video conferencing, you can now learn Tai Chi from the comfort of your own home.
Since more than 25 years, I’m helping people to cultivate and strengthen their energy based on the principles of Chi Kung in the Tradition of the Masters.
Visit www.chi-kung.org to learn more about this art, and discover training offerings which support you on your way to a more healthy and peaceful life.
