Benefits of tai chi It has been rightly said by Buddha that "to keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." The notion health is wealth has been of great significance. Doing Exercise here plays its card in maintaining optimal health. Exercises are of various types based on the intensity of efforts required while performing the exercise. Some are of low intensity while some require more intensity. People with more physical strength prefer both type of exercises based on their interest and requirements. While a person with less physical strength usually prefers exercise with low intensity of efforts. Tai chi exercise is one of the low intensity exercise popularly known as "meditation in motion." Tai chi exercise is an exercise of slow motion which provides relaxation, stress relief and awareness of the present moment. It is very beneficial for a sound mind and body as it reduces stress, depression and improves coordination, lower blood pressure and helps to have a sound sleep. As you all know that it is of low intensity it is done by all, of varying physical strength. A similar one is Qi gong exercise comprising of movements that are often stretching the body, increasing fluid movements and building awareness of the body. Qi gong exercise gives mental clarity, clears energy block, helps in personal development, can be practiced by people of any country or religion, provides energy to the mind and body and help in having a soothing and relaxed sleep .
The movements that are typically repeated help in strengthening and stretching the body involve deep rhythmic breathing and calm meditative state of mind. It is conducted for various ailments like hypertension, pain and cancer treatment. These 4000 year old form of martial arts has been providing health benefits to the modern man and helping him cope with the day to day stress of modern world. Hence Tai chi and Qi gong are the best form of martial art helping those with less physical strength and those with more physical strength mentally as well as physically. It has been doing wonders for the last 4000 years and will do wonders in future for sure.