| It is common known that Tai Chi Chuan is based | | | | However, Tai Chi Chuan practices do not adopt |
| on Chinese philosophy -Taoism, which attaches | | | | this breathing method. Tai Chi Chuan movements |
| much attention on the method of breathing. The | | | | are relaxed, natural and harmonious, so does the |
| Taoists prefer deep and harmonious breathing. | | | | breathing. |
| The founder of Tai Chi Chuan adopted this | | | | If you practice Tai Chi Chuan regularly and |
| breathing method. | | | | constantly, you will keep a slow and deep |
| We all know that our heart and lungs must keep | | | | breathing. |
| working incessantly to keep us alive and in good | | | | When you adopt this breathing method, inhaling |
| health. Once there is something wrong with these | | | | makes your diaphragm expand outward as well |
| two organs, your health will in bad condition. | | | | as downwards to the abdomen, which can give |
| Therefore, we need to protect them from too | | | | you lung more space. When you exhale, your |
| much stress and strain when we engage in | | | | diaphragm will contract both inwards and upwards. |
| exercise. When we are in some exercise, our | | | | The rising and falling motions of the diaphragm |
| lungs are expanded to increase the chest's | | | | help our lungs to function properly. |
| capacity to take in air. However, this is not good | | | | When we practice Tai Chi Chuan, we should keep |
| for us because this puts a great deal of pressure | | | | out mouth close and inhale and exhale at all times |
| on our lungs. This breathing method is not suitable | | | | through the nose. We can avoid a dry throat by |
| for the sick and the old people. | | | | resting our tongue against the roof of the mouth. |