Benefits of Taiji Quan
Hundreds of Asian studies confirm that Taiji Quan is excellent for the mind body connections with remarkable healing powers. There are even reports of people being cured from cancer. Benefits include:
• Reducing high blood pressure - studies have shown those taking blood-pressure lowering drugs and practicing Taiji Quan have more balanced blood pressure than those just taking medication.
• Accelerating the elimination of toxins and waste in a natural detoxification process.
• Increasing circulation - Taiji Quan has proved helpful for those with angina, migraines and cold hands or feet.
• Balancing brain chemistry and reducing anxiety - proven to aid with obsessive compulsive disorders and depression.
• Improving posture, flexibility, balance and strength - this can reduce and prevent falling injuries in the elderly.
• Blocking the damaging effects of free radicals - Taiji Quan has antioxidant effects, stimulates SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) production and enhances the body's oxygen and nutrient uptake.
• Fighting cancer by boosting the immune system
• Relieving chronic pain caused by injuries, surgery, arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Taiji Quan is more than just exercise. It involves lifestyle, diet, emotional wellbeing and spiritual practice.