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Taiji Quan is


more and more popular in USA



Nowadays, Taiji Quan has become the new darling in the United States. A large number of people in the United States participate in practicing Taiji Quan.


The United States has frequently published medical studies related to Taiji and data to confirm that Taiji exercises are helpful on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, heart disease, osteoarthritis and other chronic diseases. Taiji Quan can enhance cardiovascular fitness, increase bone growth, strengthen bones, and relieve neck pain Shoulder. Because of these advantage, the medical profession are willing to invest more financial resources to study Taiji.


According to scientific research in the United States, Taiji Quan movements consume a lot of calories without sweating which has an irresistible appeal for a majority of Americans. Taiji Quan emphasizes the physical and psychological unity, and long-term Taiji practice can reduce tension, depression, anger, fatigue and so on. 70-85% patients in United States derive from pressure in their jobs, and it causes U.S. government to pay a considerable number of health care costs each year. Taiji Quan gives people a calm mood and helps people get rid of their pressure.


Government of the United States each year is fighting for the health of the elderly and the burden of medical expenses incurred as high as 62 billion U.S. dollars. A sample survey shows that the elderly over the age of 65 who practice Taiji Quan 3 times a week, with 1 hour exercise for each time, will increase their ability to keep balance when they are walking after a few weeks. Time magazine has also written about the various benefits of Taiji which is described as "a perfect dance." "Wall Street Journal" has also produced front-page report that Taiji Quan is "the next yoga."