Described as “meditation in motion,” tai chi easy consists of a standing person
performing a series of postures or bodily movements in a slow and graceful
manner, with each movement flowing without pause to the next.
T’ai chi easy has both physical and mental benefits. If done regularly, it improves muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Many older people find that it boosts their energy, stamina, and agility, sharpens their reflexes, and gives an overall sense of well-being. The calming and meditative aspects of t’ai chi easy allow many to experience its ability to relieve stress. Some claim t’ai chi easy to be a healing therapy, and it is often used to support other treatments for chronic conditions; arthritis, fibromyalgia, and digestive disorders are just three examples.
Altogether, the five essential qualities of t’ai chi easy are:
- Slowness. To develop awareness.
- Lightness. To make movements flow.
- Balance. To prevent body strain.
- Calmness. To maintain continuity.
- Clarity. To focus the mind.
