The Mayo Clinic, a US non-profit organisation committed to whole-person care for everyone, describes taichi as ‘meditation in motion’ and ‘promoting serenity through gentle, flowing movements’. The Mayo Clinic reports that taichi is a graceful form of exercise that is used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions.
When learned correctly and performed regularly, taichi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving health. The benefits of taichi may include:
Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
Improved mood
Improved aerobic capacity
Increased energy and stamina
Improved flexibility, balance and agility
Improved muscle strength and definition
Research indicates that taichi may also help:
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
The greater benefits are achieved when people continue regular taichi for the long term and become more skilled.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/tai-chi/art-20045184
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