Tai Chi for Beginners

Tai Chi for Beginners class is offered by Tai Chi Internal Arts Inc. The most important feature of Tai Chi is the internal nature of the exercise.  Tai Chi is a set of movements using hands, feet and other parts of the body to bring about improved changes in the internal functions of the body as well as achieving external benefits.  The result is better internal bodily functions like bowel movements, deeper breathing and a better body balance through flexible joints.

Tai Chi Principles

There are several principles to follow when practicing Tai Chi.

• Correct timing and slowness in movement for connection

• Movements are circular and spiralling

• Movements are directed by the waist

• ‘Transitional elasticity’ – the follow-through between moves

• No ‘double weightedness’ on the feet

• Feet rooted to the ground

• ‘Song 松’ which means relaxed but focussed