Tai Chi
Tai chi chuan, also known simply as tai chi, is often described as "moving meditation". While traditionally studied as a martial art, it is now commonly practiced by students worldwide for its health benefits. Learning t o quiet your mind and focus on the movements of the form brings about mental calm and clarity. Regularly practicing these slow, gentle movements improves the flow of energy throughout the body, thus benefiting any current ailment and maintaining good health by reducing stress and increasing flexibility, energy and feelings of well-being. In recent years, the effects of tai chi on the body have been studied scientifically. The research suggests that it may offer numerous benefits, including:
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Reducing anxiety and depression
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Improving balance and coordination
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Reducing the number of falls
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Improving sleep quality, such as staying asleep longer at night and feeling more alert during the day
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Slowing bone loss in women after menopause
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Lowering blood pressure
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Improving cardiovascular fitness
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Relieving chronic pain
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Improving everyday physical functioning