Gentle tai chi exercises can be good for cardiovascular health and longevity, instructor says
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Gentle tai chi exercises can be good for cardiovascular health and longevity, instructor says
Performing tai chi exercises can be like engaging in a delicate dance that enhances your mental as well as physical well-being. The maneuvers are tranquil, gentle and soothing, and can help you achieve greater strength, flexibility and endurance. The holistic Eastern program can be a great way to accomplish energy healing for beginners as well as for those who are more experienced with the activity.
Enthusiast Mary Chen told The Monitor that she began teaching the regimen in hopes of helping others glean the benefits that she experienced after adopting tai chi. She explained that the slow, precise movements are designed to help with longevity, cardiovascular health and chronic pain.
"Tai chi is very forgiving for your joints," Chen said, quoted by the news source. "My knees are a little bit arthritic, but they've gotten a lot better with practicing tai chi. Some of [my students] are 88, some are 90, and they all learned tai chi. They're walking now and they're very happy."
She added that those who practice the gentle Eastern art may be able to help themselves live longer, healthier lives.
