- They are easy tai chi exercises used primarily for health, to reinforce the body, for balance and leg strengthening, meditation and stress management
- The Chinese call tension or distress in the body 'sick chi'. The sense of balance is very important for seniors. Tai Chi walking is a very simple method, the first one learn in the practice. ·
- You'll enjoy reading a short ebook of the History of Chinese Medicine explaining the basics of all the exercises that are becoming so popular these days. ·
- A good way to learn and benefit straight away is with Easy Tai Chi. ·
- The principle of Balance in Tai chi and Qigong Exercise for health for seniors allows us not only to not fall but is also leg strengthening and 'grounds' us.
This grounding element (connection to the earth, even if we're practising in a building!) is of utmost importance for our health and is helped, for instance, with the practice of breathing and relaxation techniques.
So, let's start at the beginning: Walking, watching and practising along with this very well explained video below: (don't forget to slow down!)
Let's also deepen our experience of tai chi walking by adding appropriate breathing: that which is going to give sense to our movements:
With this simple exercise you can start moving in Tai Chi for several minutes at a time!
And you' ARE doing it, simple!
Gradually you'll experience calm, well-being and grounding (your connection to the earth, source of great energy). These first steps make ideal tai chi for seniors.
Very enjoyable too!
These are from the tradition of Tao (Chinese Philosophy based on the workings of Nature).
The Taoists, like the Greek, equate physical and mental health and insist that only a healthy body can house a healthy spirit. Taoists focus on Health and Longevity, and these exercises embody these principles.
One of the best tai chi DVD's ever created is really what you want to start your tai chi with!
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