Tai chi is one form of Chinese medicine that is fast gaining in popularity due to the many health benefits that can be gained by people of all ages. Tai chi is often described as yoga combined with meditation and although it originally derived from martial arts, it is a slow and graceful form of exercise and is wonderful therapy.

What exactly is tai chi?

The form is practiced by making a series of slow, graceful, continual, fluid movements, where muscles, the joints and breathing are all in unison. The movements have a sedative effect on the central nervous system which in turn has a stimulating effect on other parts of the body. It is known as a calming technique which de stresses the body and mind and when practiced properly in the correct form the Qi energy is increased dramatically.