Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. Initially developed for combat and self-defense, it has evolved into a sport and form of exercise. Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in which practitioners perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths.
You can learn at your own pace in your own home. This is ideal for those with busy schedules or limited mobility due to injury or illness. You can practice in privacy if desired, which may not be possible in a group class setting.
Physical benefits of tai chi
Regular practice can increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness. The emphasis on correct posture means that tai chi can instil a greater awareness of the body and how it moves through space. Tai chi is also a form of meditation.
Qi Gong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
Qi Gong can be thought of as a movement you do for a certain situation, as opposed to tai chi form, which is a series of movements that work on the entire body in a flowing sequence.
Qi Gong gathers the qi, creating a reservoir of healing vitality in the body. It circulates the qi, opening places of stagnation and blockage where the energy channels are dammed. As qi moves, it becomes clearer and healthier, like a rapidly flowing mountain stream. Healthy qi is distributed to areas of disease or distress.
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