Ancient Wisdom for The New You: An article by the Mayo Health Clinic about the health benefits of Tai Chi

Sunday, April 24, 2011

An article by the Mayo Health Clinic about the health benefits of Tai Chi

I came across this article today and I wanted to share it. It's not anything deep, but it does a good job of listing out some of the health benefits of Tai Chi as well as some of the basic concepts of Tai Chi. There are two pages, so be sure to click the "next" button at the end of the first page to see the whole thing. :) Enjoy!

Click on the following link to view the article:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tai-chi/SA00087

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Tai Chi Compass Wall Hanging

Traditionally cardinal directions are used to teach Tai Chi forms. It helps students understand which way to turn when moving from one movement to the next. Most forms start "facing south". Although, it is not important to face actual south, hanging this piece on a wall in your training area will help orient you. Always start your form facing this piece. If you step to the left, you have stepped East. If you then step forward, you have stepped South. If you turn right, you have turned toward the West. That is the footwork for the beginning of the Yang Style 103 Form. Using the cardinal directions makes instructions easier to follow, which makes this piece ideal for practicing Tai Chi or learning Tai Chi via distance-learning technology.