The value of the traditional Chinese internal martial arts called Tai Chi is not as simple as practicing only in body movements. After years of practical exploration, I found that it is actually a complete and precise system that improves the physical and mental state from the outside to the inside. When we slowly start the starting posture in the morning light, we are not just exercising our muscles, but also carrying out a ritual that talks with ourselves and penetrates our souls. This ancient practice method that has been tempered over the years perfectly integrates three aspects: adjusting the body, adjusting breathing, and treating the heart. Now it is particularly precious and scarce in the modern living environment with a very fast speed and a very tight pace!
How to improve body balance in Tai Chi
Many middle-aged and elderly people start practicing Tai Chi because they need to prevent falling. In teaching, I observed that after the students practiced regularly for three months, the number of segments that could be extended by one leg was 15 to 20 seconds. This is attributed to Tai Chi's unique footwork exercise that requires clear real and real, just like cloud hands and movement of center of gravity, it will effectively enhance the stability of the ankle joint. A 68-year-old student told me that my knees will be significantly stronger when I go up and down the stairs and I will not panic when I encounter slippery roads on rainy days.
Why Tai Chi can relieve chronic pain
The medical research institute that is in line with modern science has confirmed that the slow spiral movement of Tai Chi can promote the secretion of synovial fluid in the joints. What I have come into contact with in the general form of the people in the office is that after six months of persistent practice, the soreness in the shoulder position and the lumbar spine have achieved obvious and significant improvements and optimization measures for the uncomfortable conditions that emerge. Especially for the action and behavioral state stages called "Langquewei" with specific directional names, what they demand is that the spine can always maintain a moderately stretched posture during the process of rotation. It just so happens that this form just corrects the bad posture and shape situation that has been formed for a long time due to being in a desk-to-working state for a long time. A student who is a programmer said that before he starts his work every day, he will practice the starting movement of ten minutes, and the stiffness of his neck has never happened again.
How to regulate mental state of Tai Chi
As the teaching activities were held in the financial district, I realized that those practitioners who were under high pressure had significantly improved their sleep quality with the help of Tai Chi exercises, showing a significant improvement. Analyzing the reason lies in the focus state that Tai Chi requires to maintain the "mindfulness of the Dantian", which can achieve the effect of blocking the effect and effectively cut off the anxiety and thoughts and prevent them from being disturbed. After someone with an investment bank manager position told us that Parkinson Tai Chi , when he encounters trading pressure, he will naturally use the deep breathing method contained in Tai Chi. Compared with the previous period, the fluctuation of emotions showed by about 40% less than before. This situation of the real effect of mindfulness shown after exercise is performed is easier to allow people to continue to persist after entering the stage than a simple meditation state.
How to choose Tai Chi courses for beginners
It is recommended to start with the simplified twenty-four ways, and focus on observing whether the coach should pay attention to the principle of movement. Excellent teachers will explain the offensive and defensive significance of each move in detail. This is more critical than simply imitating the appearance. Thinking in this way, choosing to practice in the early morning or dusk is the most ideal and best. Because at this time, air activity is more beneficial to guiding and promoting qi. For the human body, a state meets the conditions required during practice. I remember that a student first studied on a video website for two years but did not master the key points. Later, when he went to participate in offline small class courses, the teacher only made a meticulous adjustment of "sinking shoulders and dropping elbows", which made him understand what "using intention to guide qi".
In the process of trying to start Tai Chi exploration, have you ever encountered a certain moment and suddenly realized the profound and profound meaning of "managing with your heart instead of relying solely on strength"? Welcome to share what you have learned in the comment area. If you feel that this article is helpful to you, please do not hesitate to like and send and forward.
