Benefits of Tai chi
Joy Onuorah
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise.
It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.
Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
The benefits of practicing Tai chi includes;
- Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
- Improved mood
- Improved aerobic capacity
- Increased energy and stamina
- Improved flexibility, balance and agility
- Improved muscle strength and definition
- Enhance quality of sleep
- Enhance the immune system
- Help lower blood pressure
- Improve joint pain
- Improve symptoms of congestive heart failure
- Improve overall well-being
- Reduce risk of falls in older adults
