Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art, with proven benefits for mental and physical health is by relaxing and harmonious movements in combination with breathing and mental concentration.
It is based on concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist philosophy of ancient China, such as the circulation of qi (chi or vital energy), the meridians of acupuncture, the theory of yin and yang and the law of five elements.
Tai Chi, which has the characteristic of being an aerobic exercise at low to moderate impact, is a very healthy practice at any age and especially recommended as almost a form of rehabilitation and therapy for people of all ages.
Coordination and control of movements, which are usually mild and harmonious, and in many cases suggest the graceful movements of some animals, also require a spiritual concentration that serves to enhance body awareness, to maintain balance and correct poor posture.
For this reason it is also very effective practice for people who suffer from back pain and lower back pain and other problems caused by repeated postural mistakes are common in our modern societies, with long hours in awkward positions and in which inactivity has become one of the most dangerous health problems.
It has been shown in several studies, that their movements are effective, too, improve elasticity and prevent falls in people with osteoporosis.
The loss of bone that characterizes osteoporosis is a disease that mainly affects women after menopause, due to the decrease of estrogen and causes a high risk of bone fractures.
To avoid these breaks, which can become very serious, it is important to maintain flexibility and strengthen muscles as possible throughout the body, especially in elderly life.
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