NHS Tai Chi combines the gentle characteristics of traditional Tai Chi and modern health concepts, which are of great benefit to the maintenance of physical and mental health. This exercise not only helps improve the body's flexibility and balance ability, but also helps the mind to achieve tranquility and soothing. It is a kind of exercise method worth trying.
Tai Chi Basics
When you are just starting to try NHS Tai Chi, don’t rush to try those complicated moves. First of all, Parkinson Tai Chi starts learning from the most basic standing posture, with feet as wide as shoulders and knees gently bent, like a towering tree deeply rooted in the ground. Breathing is also key. It is necessary to keep it even and slowly. Use abdominal breathing to experience the flow of breath in the body, as if it has been a deep touch for the body. Take some time every day to practice standing in a stance, gradually adapt to this feeling, and lay a solid foundation for the next exercises.
Then there are some basic hand movements, the arms slowly raise and descend, and the movements should be kept gentle, as if they are paddling in the water. During this process, you need to focus entirely on the movements and experience the stretching and tightness of each muscle. Maybe I wasn't proficient enough at first, but after many practices, these seemingly simple movements can gradually heat up the body and make my hands and feet more flexible.
Stretch the limbs
After laying the foundation, we can try to perform some movements of stretching our bodies. For example, cloud hands, the arms slowly drift in the air like clouds, and the body rotates left and right. This movement can exercise the muscle groups of the shoulders, back and waist, making the body spring-like elasticity. When practicing, you need to pay attention to the coordination with your breathing, exhale the gas when you turn around, and inhale the air when your arms are stretched, just like the body exchanging energy with nature.
The movement of the bird's tail seemed to be gently caressing a bird, both soft and powerful. As I pushed my palm, I felt like an invisible door was opened in my heart, and the power seemed to surge from the soles of my feet to my fingertips. Through these stretching movements, every joint of the body is fully stretched, as if it has given a comprehensive care to the body.
Balance training
The balanced movements in NHS Tai Chi are quite distinctive, especially independent steps, supported by one foot, and the other leg is slowly raised, like a dancing crane. It may be difficult to maintain balance at first, but please don’t be discouraged, practice more, and gradually become familiar with the feeling. At first you can practice by leaning against the wall and gradually reduce your dependence on the wall. This movement helps to strengthen leg strength, improve body balance, make walking more stable and reduce the possibility of falling.
The golden rooster is independent, with a straight posture, a straight body, and a high head upwards . It is like a thread pulling you on the top of your head. The eyes need to look straight ahead, the stronger the concentration, the better the balance. Balance training is like equiping the body with a stabilization device, allowing you to move more freely in your daily life.
Strengthen breathing
In Tai Chi practice, breathing plays an extremely critical role. When practicing, you need to try your best to use abdominal breathing, that is, the abdomen expands when inhaling and the abdomen contracts when exhaling. It's like inflating and deflation the balloon. Such breathing methods can allow more oxygen to enter the body, thereby improving cardiopulmonary function. Combining breathing with movements, each movement is equipped with a corresponding breathing rhythm, like a beautiful symphony.
Focus on adjusting the rhythm of your breathing, and you will notice that your heart gradually becomes calm. On busy days, if you can leave a moment to do such breathing exercises, it will be like finding a place for your soul to live in. If you can persevere, your breathing will become deeper and smoother, and your body will be full of vitality.
Relax the mind
NHS Tai Chi is not only a physical exercise, but also a journey for the soul to be relieved. During practice, we can temporarily forget the troubles in life and concentrate on every move. It's like finding a peaceful haven in the hustle and bustle of earth. Once you penetrate into the world of Tai Chi, the pressure gradually dissipates like smoke and your mood becomes clearer.
After each training, I will stand still for a moment and experience the soothing of my body and the tranquility of my mind. This tranquility is like a shadow, and will return to your daily life with you, making you more calm when encountering challenges. Why not regard Tai Chi as a good friend in life, talk to it every day and enjoy the joy it brings.
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