| Tai Chi and Qigong Schools teach the positive | | | | falling for the elderly. Studies have also shown |
| benefits of Chinese martial arts. Tai Chi is | | | | that practicing Tai Chi and Qigong reduce pain, |
| considered a "moving meditation" and, in theory | | | | stress, and anxiety. |
| and practice, has evolved to encompass principles | | | | The gentle, low impact, movements of Tai Chi |
| of traditional Chinese medicine; that is, the mind, | | | | and Qigong actually burn more calories than |
| body, and spirit are deemed as a single entity. | | | | seemingly more strenuous activities, like skiing and |
| Qigong, another martial art, focuses more on | | | | swimming. Tai Chi and Qigong also boost immune |
| spirituality and was historically practiced in Taoist | | | | system function notably, and reduces the |
| and Buddhist monasteries. However, both Tai Chi | | | | incidence of anxiety, depression, and overall mood |
| and Qigong have come to be known worldwide | | | | disorder. |
| for their benefits to health. | | | | If you are interested in learning more about Tai |
| Some styles of Qigong teach the unity of | | | | Chi and Qigong Schools and additional learning |
| humanity and nature. The practice of Tai Chi and | | | | programs, search our site for more in-depth |
| Qigong both lead to a higher state of energy. The | | | | information and resources. |
| benefit for devout Tai Chi and Qigong students is | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| that positive lifestyle choices are made, and | | | | and may or may not reflect specific practices, |
| religious practice of Tai Chi and Qigong techniques | | | | courses and/or services associated with ANY |
| amends effects of previous choices. With | | | | ONE particular school(s) that is or is not |
| continuous practice, one cultivates "virtue" and will | | | | advertised on |
| be able to achieve a highly relaxed and tranquil | | | | Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved |
| mind/body state. | | | | Michael Bustamante, in association with Media |
| Studies have shown that long-term practice of | | | | Positive Communications, Inc. for Notice to |
| Tai Chi and Qigong has definite positive effects on | | | | Publishers: Please feel free to use this article in |
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