Tai Chi promotes health

 Tai Chi (Tai Ji) is a Chinese martial art that promotes health. The harmony of the movements generate happiness and enrich the spirit.

Tai Chi is one part of the traditional Chinese Martial Arts called Wushu. This popular sport is exercised to keep the body in good condition and to prevent or heal diseases.

"Tai Chi (The Great Ultimate) comes from Wu Ji (Undifferentiated Oneness) and is the mother of Yin and Yang". (Wang Tsung-Yüeh)

According to Chinese philosophy the term "Tai" means "supreme, grand, great", "Chi" means "ultimate, extreme", "Chuan" symbolize "fist", "Jian" in the practice with arms "sword", "Gun" "stick", "Shan" "fan", "Dao" "saber", "Quan" "spear".

In the universe all things are the manifestation of an interaction between Yin (passive) and Yang (active). In the concept of Tai Chi all movements represent a permanent interaction between these two forces to build a dynamic system. 

The positive aspects of Tai Chi:

• All movements are performed slowly and are floating is a continuous way to balance the power energy (Chi) of the body.
• Natural breathing is necessary. Some parts of the exercises are done while breathing into the stomach. Breathing is in rhythmic harmony with the movements of the body.
• The exercises require full concentration while the mind is not deflected by anything.