| In our youth-oriented society, we are constantly | | | | tasks performed on a daily basis. All these |
| bombarded with information on how to stay | | | | benefits help the body to better combat the |
| young. From skin care products that claim to | | | | stresses of aging. |
| reverse the signs of aging to books that claim to | | | | Considered to be a great form of exercise, Tai |
| help you eat to stay young, we are a people in | | | | Chi requires no equipment, no time table, is very |
| search of the fountain of youth. | | | | easy to do, has no side effects, and gives older |
| In our youth-oriented society, we are constantly | | | | adults the opportunity to meet others who love |
| bombarded with information on how to stay | | | | the exercise as well. Once you learn Tai Chi and |
| young. From skin care products that claim to | | | | the proper way to move, there is virtually no |
| reverse the signs of aging to books that claim to | | | | chance of injury. |
| help you eat to stay young, we are a people in | | | | Whether you practice Tai Chi in your home by |
| search of the fountain of youth. One solution | | | | following exercises on DVDs, or whether you go |
| that truly may be a way of keeping young is Tai | | | | to your local park and practice Tai Chi there, once |
| Chi. Tai chi is an ancient form of exercise | | | | you begin this form of exercise, you will most |
| developed about 2,000 years ago in China which is | | | | likely continue for the rest of your life. Further, |
| a combination of both meditation and a series of | | | | you may also want to incorporate a similar form |
| slow and deliberate movements. You may have | | | | of exercise known as Qi Gong. Based on the |
| seen Tai Chi performed by older adults in your | | | | same principle of slow movements, Qi Gong, while |
| local park, on TV, or perhaps by someone who | | | | new to this country, has been around as long as |
| attends Tai Chi classes. | | | | Tai Chi and provides the same benefits as Tai |
| The benefits derived from Tai Chi have been well | | | | Chi. |
| known and documented. It not only relieves | | | | Often considered to be a form of meditation, Tai |
| stress, but enhances one’s balance and | | | | Chi also provides the benefits one receives |
| flexibility as well. In addition, the movements in | | | | through meditation. Meditation has long been |
| Tai Chi are some of the best exercise to help | | | | studied and affirmed to be one of the best forms |
| alleviate health problems in older adults. While | | | | of relaxation as well as a great stress reducer. |
| anyone can master the art of Tai Chi, this form | | | | Reducing stress should be the number one goal |
| of exercise is popular with older adults. Because | | | | for anyone who wishes to keep young. Adding |
| it is low impact, Tai Chi does not cause major | | | | this with exercise and you have an unbeatable |
| strains on the body or joints and is particularly | | | | combination. More importantly, not only will you |
| effective for those who suffer from any form of | | | | develop a new exercise routine, but you will begin |
| arthritis. | | | | to feel good about it, your health, and your overall |
| Recent studies have shown that Tai Chi, when | | | | well-being. |
| practiced by older adults, offered calm and | | | | So we may not have discovered the Fountain of |
| balance, dissipated anxiety and depression, helped | | | | Youth, but performing Tai Chi will definitely help |
| older adults to sleep better, reduced bone loss in | | | | you and your body be fit and healthy so that you |
| menopausal women, decreased blood pressure, | | | | may enjoy a long, healthy, and balanced life. |
| helped in alleviating pain, and prepared them for | | | | |