“ It’s like meditation on wheels. ”
Most of us are aware of the importance of physical activity for good health. You may have seen groups of people practicing Tai Chi or Qigong in a park, noticing the slow, mindful movements, no weights, low intensity … the antithesis of most modern exercise programs that emphasize fast, vigorous activity. What you may not be aware of is that Tai Chi and Qigong hold up when compared to other more strenuous types of exercise – and actually provide additional benefits. Studies have shown that people who do Tai Chi achieve similar levels of fitness as those who do other forms of exercise and the practice may improve fitness and endurance of the heart and lungs, even for healthy adults. "It's like meditation on wheels. You're getting all the cognitive pieces you might get from meditation — mental clarity and focus and positive thoughts and lower stress — but you're also getting physical exercise" writes Dr. Wayne author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi. Benefits include improved balance, flexibility, strength and agility as well as increased vitality, creativity and athletic performance. You can read the entire article here: https://time.com/4758683/tai-chi-exercise/