| A proven, successful way of combating stress and | | | | exercise in Tai Chi is called 'pushing hand'. I really |
| relaxing is offered through the practice of Tai chi | | | | thought this name would mean Tai Chi would be an |
| techniques, yoga, meditation and other 'eastern' | | | | exercise program for older people and I didn't think I |
| alternative therapies. I personally have tried all of them | | | | would receive many benefits. But, immediately, I could |
| to ease stress ad found the best results came from | | | | feel the results. Tai Chi is typically not performed as a |
| the Tai Chi techniques. | | | | form of martial arts in USA, but rather as an exercise |
| If your stress won't seem to dissipate and you've tried | | | | routine. "Pushing hands" promotes a mental focus on |
| everything possible, you should first try changing your | | | | moving with opponents' energies and redirecting their |
| lifestyle and remove the stressors. With less stress, | | | | force, with circular movements. I think Tai Chi is really |
| you will find it easier for your brain and body to relax. | | | | simple to learn and anyone of any age can benefit |
| This is the goal of most eastern alternative treatments. | | | | from practicing Tai Chi. |
| Tai Chi is no exception. Tai Chi presents techniques | | | | "Pushing hands" requires practicing three separate |
| that will promote relaxation and ease stress, through | | | | steps to use the Tai Chi techniques. The first uses a |
| the use of 'mind/body' therapy. Tai Chi techniques are | | | | single hand technique. The second simply incorporates |
| perfect for people, like me, who cannot stay in a | | | | the use of both hands. The third step is the use of |
| seated position for long for meditation or yoga. 'Motion | | | | both hands and specific 'stepping movements'. It should |
| therapy', which, if done regularly, promotes activity and | | | | be noted that the movements are quite smooth and |
| lessens your chances of illness. Tai chi involves every | | | | 'gentle'. This 'smoothness' allows for the participant to |
| part of the body and therefore can offer more health | | | | focus on the martial art of Tai Chi and be better |
| benefits than other eastern therapies and western | | | | prepared for how the style's defense techniques work. |
| style exercises such as aerobics and other high impact | | | | By having an understanding of the techniques, you can |
| exercises. I have found, after I began performing Tai | | | | better control your inner chi at the proper moment in |
| Chi many times weekly, that I can relax easier and let | | | | both the form and in self-defense, making your |
| go of stress better. I am more flexible and physically fit. | | | | techniques stronger and controlling. |
| The movements are very slow and smooth, making | | | | I have never needed to use my Tai Chi training for |
| Tai Chi a perfect solution for physical and mental | | | | fighting or self-defense in the many years I have been |
| exercise for persons young or old. | | | | practicing, but the Tai Chi techniques have shown a |
| Tai Chi presents two techniques that help with | | | | substantial effect on how I relax and handle stress. |
| relaxation and ease stress. The most important | | | | |