Tai chi the ancient art form of relaxation is this you

27 Mar 2009

For many years now I have practiced Tai chi not in the violent manner :shock:
But in the more gentler aspect of this fascinating gentler art...laid back content at peace and in tune with ones self smile

I was just wondering if any other members practiced this form of relaxation. wink

steve x

27 Mar 2009

You didn't sound too content and at peace in the steam room recently!
Never tried tai chi. Yoga, the odd bit of meditation and red wine as necessary seems to work for me

27 Mar 2009

I love My Tai Chi/ Qi Gong.

27 Mar 2009

I prefer PG tips :mrgreen:

27 Mar 2009

Quote by meat2pleaseu
I prefer PG tips :mrgreen:

Nah, Gold Blend for me ta!

28 Mar 2009

good points wink

but just hold your breath for a moment wink

then think of the best moment ?
chill then think..hmmmmmmm
nirvana xxxx
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29 Mar 2009

Quote by travlinmanukok
For many years now I have practiced Tai chi not in the violent manner :shock:
But in the more gentler aspect of this fascinating gentler art...laid back content at peace and in tune with ones self
I was just wondering if any other members practiced this form of relaxation.
steve x

I didn't know there was a violent aspect to it. But then I've only really seen it in Calendar Girls.
Personally I do yoga and would recommend to ANYONE - even people in wheelchairs can benefit from some of the aspects - especially the upper body stretching and breathing.
It's relaxing, improves strength flexibility, posture and fitness.
I'd love to have a go at Thai Chi. And see how different it is.

31 Mar 2009

Have done Tai-Chi in the past, it can be defined as a martial art, if you look behind the history and mechanics of the moves they usually derive from some form of defensive manouvre, eg, deflecting an arm as it goes to hit you, all the way to offensive procedures, eg sword stab!.
It's just done very very very slowly lol.
Into mindfulness meditation at the moment, very relaxing - Breathe, ahhhh

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