HPES 1016 - Tai Chi

Hours: 1
An Oriental self-discipline often referred to as “Chinese Yoga” and “Taoist Yoga.” Participants practice the Chinese art of energy balance, bringing the body-mind into a healing state of clarity and equilibrium utilizing several styles of the practice including Tai Chi Chuan. [A Chinese body-mind discipline designed for healing, awareness and use as a martial art.] (Tai = Supreme/Ultimate, Chi = Energy, Kung = work/exercise Chuan = Fist). Qigong [Chi Kung] = Ultimate Taoist energy exercise.) The many benefits of Tai Chi include: Improvement of mental concentration, self-confidence, self-awareness, natural breathing and movement, blood circulation, organ function, flexibility, strength, balance and endurance, and the development of focus, clarity and calmness. The healing benefits of Tai Chi, as a moving form of Qigong [Chinese Yoga] have been recognized in China for many generations and are now receiving acceptance in the western medical community.

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HPES 1016 - Tai Chi