T’ai Chi Ch’uan
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Li Ho-Hsieh created the Li Family System of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. The original form consisted of only eight movements; around those eight movements was built the form as it is today, which comprises of 140 single movements in 42 sets. It is a Yin / Yang system, as everything within is in complete harmony and in perfect balance with each other. The Li system is also known as Square Yard T‘ai Chi as it can be performed in a small area.
The form consists of a long sequence of flowing movements, which are performed at a slow and rhythmic pace with deep co-ordinated breathing and full concentration.These movements contain the essence of good health and longevity and help the practitioner develop strong Chi (internal energy).
Benefits
The benefits of regular practice of the T’ai Chi Form are many:
- An improvement in balance and co-ordination, physical strength, flexibility and suppleness.
- As the posture is strengthened this allows relaxation to remain constant
- As the nervous system becomes calmed, tranquillity can also remain constant.
- This will lead to greater mental control - as your mind is stimulated and starts to clear, your concentration and focus improves, and the mind then becomes free, active and spontaneous.
- Spiritually you will feel more alive, as you become more positive and purposeful then you may find life can take on a whole new meaning.
- Your energies on a physical, mental and spiritual level will increase, and you will find that you'll be able to work and play for longer.