How does practising Tai Chi help with our over all health and well being. Tai Chi is known for its many physical and mental benefits, many we are aware of, but some we may not be familiar with. Below are 10 reasons tai chi is an excellent form of exercise.

Tai Chi is not a fad. It has been practised for hundreds of years and as such, is an authentic and effective way to exercise.
Tai Chi doesn’t require equipment. Tai Chi is the ‘no fuss’ way to exercise. No equipment is required to practice bare hand forms. It is a standing exercise so there is no need for a mat and only a small area is required, either outside or inside.
Tai Chi improves strength and endurance. Studies in Tai Chi have shown that benefits include improved balance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.
Tai Chi focusses on effective breathing. The deep, relaxed, abdominal breathing techniques used when practising Tai Chi can benefit those with asthma or respiratory problems.
Tai Chi can improve quality of life. Those with physical health issues often find symptoms improve with the regular practice of Tai Chi.
Tai Chi improves aerobic capacity. Aerobic capacity decreases as we age, but it can improve with regular Tai Chi practice.
Tai Chi relieves stress and anxiety. Tai Chi is often referred to as ‘standing meditation’ or ‘moving meditation’. The practice of Tai Chi includes the principles of mindfulness, of being in the moment. We learn to focus on our breathing, leaving behind the worries, stresses and challenges of day to day living. With every inhale we fill the body with fresh energy and with every exhale we release tension and stress.
Tai Chi improves proprioception. Because Tai Chi requires constant movement, changing direction and shifting weight, it improves our body awareness, including weight transference footwork, centre of gravity and posture.
Tai Chi improves joint health. Tai Chi principles are based on good posture and principles of movement. Joints, tendons and muscles are gently worked, producing lubricative synovial fluids. Joints are always protected and supported as movements rely on correct alignment and a strong, stable structure. Tai Chi can be a safe and effective exercise for arthritis.
10.Tai Chi improves internal organ health. Tai Chi’s spiralling and circular movements, as well as its breathing and relaxation components, massage the internal organs such as the liver, spleen and kidneys, as well as improving lung function and digestive health. The stress-reducing aspects of Tai Chi can positively impact overall organ health by lowering blood pressure and cortisol levels.

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If you are wanting to organise your daily routine, try to set aside just 5 minutes a day for Tai Chi practice. Once you have a day to day practice schedule, you may want increase your practice time to 10, 15, or 30 minutes. If you’re learning Long Form, your practice session may last an hour!

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