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T'ai Chi
What is T'ai Chi?
Around 1200 years ago, it is believed that Taoist and Buddhist monks began the practice of T'ai Chi. Used as a balance to their sitting in meditation for long periods of time, the movements helped strengthen the body and also helped the monks defend themselves against bandits.
Today T'ai Chi is practiced as a martial art and also as a moving meditation. Many doctors prescribe the slow, gentle movements of T'ai Chi for treating stress and also for recovering from illness or injuries.
One could say that T'ai Chi is a "self-help" form of physical and mental therapy. Students of T'ai Chi report that daily practice has helped lower high blood pressure, increase circulation, reduce stress, aid digestion, improve muscle flexibility, increase productivity, and enhance clarity and peace of mind.
Controlled studies of T'ai Chi show that it is helpful for improving balance in stroke survivors; exercising bones and muscles in elderly people; enhancing the treatment of knee osteoarthritis; reducing anxiety and depression; improving sleep quality; slowing bone loss; improving cardiovascular fitness; and assisting the immune system.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is one of the agencies doing a variety of T'ai Chi research studies. Other sources can be found by searching Google for "Tai Chi benefits".
One can learn T'ai Chi in a variety of ways. Traditional forms require patience, discipline and a good "movement memory". However, many easier versions are available, and one can take a class locally or do the simpler forms by watching and practicing with a DVD.
See Shared Care's Amazon Shop or www.TaiChiHealthProducts.com for these
(My thanks to Don Fiore, Certified T’ai Chi and Qigong Instructor for this introduction (ed.))
T'ai Chi is one of Natural Remedies from Shared Care's teaching therapies together with Alexander Technique, Bowen Technique, Pilates and Yoga.
For details about how we classify our natural remedies and the lists see the natural remedies home page .
| A Selection of Videos about Tai Chi |
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| Tai Chi for Beginners | Tai Chi for Back Pain |
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What Does T'ai Chi Help?
Home Remedies related to T'ai Chi
Home remedies are a very useful addition to your teacher's advice, being available between lessons and a very useful aid for "homework". Natural Remedies from Shared Care offers:-
| Selfhelp Books for T'ai Chi | Priced in GB pounds |
| Other Products for T'ai Chi | Priced in GB pounds |
| Selfhelp Books for T'ai Chi | Priced in US Dollars |
| Other Products for T'ai Chi | Priced in US Dollars |
What Does T'ai Chi Help?
T'ai Chi helps these problems:-
| Anxiety and Panic Attacks |
| High Blood Pressure |
| Insomnia |
| Osteoarthritis |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Stress |
T'ai Chi Teachers List
Teacher lists for T'ai Chi listed by country:-
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | The United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
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T'ai Chi Teacher Organisations and Schools
There are too many teacher organisations and schools to list - that's why I suggest one look on the Internet for local classes and teachers.
In ancient times one chose a master or teacher based on his reputation of honour and skill. We feel it best for people to find the teacher who suits their current needs, and Life has a way of leading us to the people we need to meet.
(My thanks to Don Fiore for this entry - ed.)
How to Help your Teacher
You will have certain questions that you want to ask your teacher about t'ai chi and your teacher will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.
The "How to Help Your Teacher" page for T'ai Chi
Where do Shared Care's Therapists Practice?
The Therapists for ALL Therapies/Teachings Listed for Each Country
The lists of therapists' organisations by country are also on these pages
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Find the list of therapists listed by therapy from the appropriate therapy page. For example, osteopaths from osteopathy and so on.
The Practices Listed for Each Country
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
General Interest Health Videos
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