There is no such thing as "one-size fits all". Practicing Tai Chi can improve health, flexibility, balance and mental state. However, some movements may not be suitable for some people who have certain physical limitations. If you can customize some Tai Chi movements to fit your needs, you will maximize the benefits of the practice.
Here is an interesting article about how a Tai Chi practioner changed some Tai Chi postures and movements to fit her needs.
"Gentle yoga, tai chi are within reach for all"
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
2006 World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day
Tai chi aims to calm the body, soothe the soul
BY JOHN DUNPHY
Sentinel (Edison and Metcuchen, New Jersey)
"EDISON - Like a wave, their arms swam through the air.
Their bodies turned this way and that. Backs were arched. The left foot met with the right hand. A kicking gesture, it looked as if these people were performing martial arts in slow motion.
That's because they were."
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Eugeneans give pause for tai chi and qigong
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day brought community members outside to demonstrate and celebrate health
By Thomas Miller
Freelance Reporter
"A silence filled the air Saturday as various tai chi and qigong instructors and practitioners sunk their hips and glided across a grassy baseball diamond during the third annual World Tai Chi and Qigong Day at Skinner Butte Park in Eugene."
Read More
BY JOHN DUNPHY
Sentinel (Edison and Metcuchen, New Jersey)
"EDISON - Like a wave, their arms swam through the air.
Their bodies turned this way and that. Backs were arched. The left foot met with the right hand. A kicking gesture, it looked as if these people were performing martial arts in slow motion.
That's because they were."
Read More
Eugeneans give pause for tai chi and qigong
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day brought community members outside to demonstrate and celebrate health
By Thomas Miller
Freelance Reporter
"A silence filled the air Saturday as various tai chi and qigong instructors and practitioners sunk their hips and glided across a grassy baseball diamond during the third annual World Tai Chi and Qigong Day at Skinner Butte Park in Eugene."
Read More
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