Tai Chi is a precious legacy in Chinese martial arts, which combines Yin and Yang thoughts and health care methods. I have practiced Tai Chi for more than ten years and feel it is very deep. It is not only a martial art, but also a life attitude. In a modern society where life is fast, Tai Chi teaches us how to calm our hearts and soften our bodies. Now, I would like to talk about some practical experiences in practicing Tai Chi, and I hope it will be helpful for everyone to understand the special features of this sport.
How to get started with Tai Chi beginners
For those who are just beginning to learn Tai Chi, the first priority is to form an accurate physical understanding. You should start with the simplest standing movement. The width of your feet is similar to that of your shoulders, and your knees are slightly bent, so that you can experience the situation where your breath is concentrated on your lower abdomen. Practice Tai Chi Lessons for ten minutes every day, which is more meaningful than the headless flies pursuing difficult routines.
Choosing a senior mentor is very important. A qualified mentor can not only correct your posture problem, but also explain the methods of coordinating breath and body shape. I have seen many people who have formed bad postures because of their own exploration. When correcting again, they often require double efforts.
Why Tai Chi can improve sub-health status
The slow movement of Tai Chi seems easy on the surface, but in fact it can mobilize the deep muscles of the body. This movement is wrapped like a spiral, which helps to open up the meridians of the body and allow blood and qi to flow smoothly. A student I know who practiced for three months in a row, and his shoulder and neck pain had been feeling before, and his condition improved greatly.
Tai Chi helps balance nervous system functions. Focusing on the connection of each movement is like meditating the brain. Many people in the workplace said that after practicing Tai Chi at noon, their ability to handle affairs in the afternoon has been significantly enhanced.
Which is more suitable for the elderly, Tai Chi or Square Dance
Although square dance is more interesting, practicing Tai Chi is gentler to the joints. Especially for the elderly who have decreased knee joint function, the alternating movements of hardness and softness included in Tai Chi can effectively reduce instantaneous impact. My mother is the only one. After two years of dancing square dance, she developed fluid accumulation in her knees. Later, she turned to practicing Tai Chi, and now she is more relaxed and comfortable when she moves.
However, it is necessary to note that Tai Chi includes multiple inheritances. It is best for older people to choose the Yang school or Wu school, which has a stretched posture and slow pace; Chen school Tai Chi emphasizes the use of strength, which may be inappropriate for those who are prone to bone damage.
How to learn Tai Chi at home without deviation
For online course content, you must select official high-quality resources. It is recommended to refer to the "Eight Duan Brocade" and "Twenty-Four Styles" teaching videos launched by the General Administration of Sports of China. These videos are demonstrated in standards and are accompanied by detailed explanations. Never imitate short videos of funny nature, they often omit important action links.
Pay special attention to knee protection during the learning process. Any posture that causes knee discomfort must be interrupted immediately. It is better to not be standardized enough than to force it to complete. It is best to practice in front of the mirror so that you can check whether your body is standing upright at any time.
Is it really necessary to buy Tai Chi clothing and Tai Chi shoes?
The high-end Tai Chi clothing uses a material with good breathability, and the wide layout is conducive to the relaxation of movement. But it is also OK for those who are just starting out to wear ordinary fitness clothes. The key is to ensure that their hands and feet can move freely. When I first started practicing Tai Chi, I wore an old cotton T-shirt and I didn’t encounter any trouble when I practiced.
The flat-soled structure of Tai Chi shoes does help you understand the support force on the ground. But if it is only used to maintain the body, ordinary anti-slip cloth shoes are enough. Remember not to wear cushioned sneakers, because too thick soles will interfere with your body's judgment of the center of gravity.
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