Tai Chi

Tai Chi is something different for everyone. It means “grand ultimate,” from Grand Ultimate Map, which is the Chinese name for the yin-yang symbol. It is a kinesthetic approach to yin and yang theory, the study of the interaction of mutually engendering opposites. With its emphasis on breath and gentle movement, it produces a parasympathetic nervous state in the body, which is responsible for healing and stress-reduction. By paying close attention to the interaction of muscles, tendons, and bones, it facilitates balance and increases the body’s capacity for activities of daily living and athletic pursuits. Performing prescribed movements in their sequence keeps the brain active and the mind stimulated. Each day is a new process of learning, for the sequence never looks or feels the same way twice.