{"id":12715,"date":"2020-03-06T07:10:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T07:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=12715"},"modified":"2023-01-09T06:35:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T06:35:06","slug":"tai-chi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/tai-chi\/","title":{"rendered":"Tai Chi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tai-Chi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-47173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Tai-Chi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>A form of exercise that involves moving the body very slowly and deliberately through a sequence of poses. All of the poses are done while standing. In some forms of Tai Chi, a sword is incorporated into the poses. Tai Chi is considered a form of \u201cmoving meditation,\u201d but contrasted with Qi Gong, Tai Chi involves much more movement, while still paying attention to the breath and keeping the mind clear.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A Chinese martial art whose practice can help increase circulation and flexibility, and decrease stress.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An ancient Chinese system of exercises designed for health, self-defence and spiritual development.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A traditional Chinese martial art in which a series of slow, controlled movements are made through various postures designed to develop flexibility, balance, strength, relaxation, and mental concentration. Tai chi has been used as a therapeutic exercise by the young and the old, hemophiliacs, and people recovering from brain injuries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A form of exercise that involves moving the body very slowly and deliberately through a sequence of poses. 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