There is much written about the health benefits of \u00a0Tai Chi. \u00a0It is interesting that the benefits vary based on the individual and are often in unexpected areas.<\/p>\n
As an exercise for overall health Tai Chi has been shown to be very effective. \u00a0In a study at the Harvard School of Medicine, it was concluded that Tai Chi could help lower blood pressure and increase oxygen saturation levels in the hemoglobin.<\/p>\n
*Leg strength<\/strong><\/p>\n is \u00a0markedly improved as a result of regular practice of Tai Chi.<\/p>\n *Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n In a study at the University of Atlanta 70% of test subjects were shown to have a significant improvement in balance. \u00a0In addition, test subjects who had had strokes maintained this improvement after six months and beyond.<\/p>\n *Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n In the U.S. in 2012 \u00a0falls in older adults were estimated to cost $20 billion.<\/p>\n In a 1000 person study done in Australia senior citizen participants who practiced Tai Chi \u00a0were shown to have a 70% less rate of falls than that of the control group who did not practice Tai Chi.<\/p>\n *Osteoporosis<\/strong><\/p>\n As a weight bearing exercise Tai Chi has been shown to be very effective for people with osteoporosis, improving bone mass.<\/p>\n *Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n People with arthritis<\/strong> report significant improvement in range of motion and control of arthritic pain.<\/p>\n Students with fibromyalgia<\/strong> and muscle spasms report lessening of symptoms and steady improvement.<\/p>\n All students report better and more restful sleep.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The process we use in learning Tai Chi \u00a0enhances focus, attention and awareness. \u00a0All students report improvement in these areas, as well as, a centered sense of calmness and the physical\/mental tools to combat stress. The most important benefit of Tai Chi is that it improves the quality of our life.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Benefits achieved by current students appear on the Student Perspectives<\/a> web page.[\/vc_column_text]Student Perspectives<\/a>[vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\n Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”> Parkinson Disease and Tai Chi” title_tag=”h4″][vc_column_text]”In a study, patients with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous-system disorder, had fewer falls after taking up Tai Chi.” – National Public Radio (NPR)<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”> Physical and Psychological Benefits” title_tag=”h4″][vc_column_text]”If the practice of T’ai Chi Ch’uan is undertaken with sincerity, humility and good intention, it can only bring joy, contentment and peace.” -Psychology Today<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”> Tai Chi combats arthritis” title_tag=”h4″][vc_column_text]\u201cBecause you are doing soft movements, you are bringing profound levels of\u00a0 breath to your body. It creates a soft circulation that runs throughout your body.”\u00a0 – Medill Reports, Chicago’s Northwestern University<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”> Rheumatoid arthritis” title_tag=”h4″][vc_column_text]”There have been a number of studies demonstrating the benefits of tai chi for the symptoms of osteoarthritis including joint pain, stiffness and weakness.” – Daily Herald<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”> Tai Chi for athletes” title_tag=”h4″][vc_column_text]”Tai Chi offers several advantages for the athlete giving them an edge over their competition; increased coordination, active rest, and a relaxed mental state.” – examiner.com<\/p>\nThe Mind<\/h2>\n
Accounts from Current Students<\/h2>\n
Tai Chi in the News<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion style=”accordion” background_color=”#cccccc”][vc_accordion_tab title=”> Fibromyalgia Symptoms” title_tag=”h4″][vc_column_text]New York Times reports describes how Tai Chi can ease the symptoms of Fibromyalsia.<\/p>\n