It is based around various gentle and non forceful exercises and this combined with deep breathing, a range of partner exercises, and moving forms results in a system that truly helps to maintain a healthy mind, spirit and body. The exercises are designed to cultivate the bodies internal energy known as Chi which in turn helps to build inner strength, flexibility and suppleness, improve regeneration and increase the inner vitality. People from all walks of life attend Tai Chi classes for many reasons. Some just want to live healthier lives, others to learn an ancient art steeped in Taoist tradition, some have particular ailments that Tai Chi can help with (such as depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, stress, and physical injuries to name a few) and others just to bring some positive philosophy in their lives. Whatever the reason students find that it soon helps them and so much more!
People often ask what is Tai Chi? Simply put, it's a health art, martial art and meditative art that has been developed over many centuries. With its roots going back over 5, 000 years to the very earliest of Taoist traditions and thought, it is the ultimate expression of Taoism in unwritten form.
