Chinese martial art of Tai Chi Chuan (we accepted abbreviation - tai chi) originated hundreds of years ago.During this time it was written at least treatises about it, so we do not aim to tell you about tai chi. But here is acquainted with this unique eastern culture and interest in the early lessons - it is possible.
Tai chi - is both a martial art and a method of full human development, and effective system recovery. It is based on Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy, and the goal tai chi - the harmony and balance on all levels of human functioning: in the field of physiological and mental health, communication, expression of feelings, etc.
This martial art called "internal" as the basis for the system is taken ability to drive and use its internal energy. There is a 3 step mastery of the internal energy:
- achieving the free flow of internal energy, relaxation of muscles, joints and spine during movement;
- increase in the internal energy;
- Developing the ability to direct the energy of your choice.
Tai Chi principles are as follows:
- muscle relaxation, which means that the only work required for each specific muscle movements, and only in the required amount;
- openness - execution of movements generally, without restraint, to the energy channels to remain open;
- straight back - is achieved by relaxing muscles in the back and pelvis and is required for the free circulation of energy;
- motion coherence of all parts of the body;
- attraction and entrenched - the movement as it is drawn from the outside and at the same time there is a force pulling the body down through the feet;
- Especially the "lower" breathing and concentration in the energy center of the abdomen.
If you think about whether you want to try a martial art , answer these questions. Even one positive response suggests that tai chi - this is for you.
- Prevent bone fractures and strengthen muscle tissue.
- Reinforce all joints.
- Prevent the development of osteoporosis.
- Reduce the rehabilitation period after injuries and fractures due to falls.
- Improve body flexibility and coordination.
- Increase alertness and energy, and rejuvenate your body.
Movement during exercise tai chi into each other and are performed without a break in slow motion.Beginners start with a study of the first 24 movements of Tai Chi forms, which have their own name and his destiny. And here are some of them which are considered to be the best.
Immersion in Chi
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, weight evenly distributed on both feet, knees slightly bent (the starting position). Inhale and raise your arms to shoulder height, hands slightly raised. Bend your elbows so that the hands were on the level of the forehead. Now straighten the arms, pulling them out before you. Repeat 4 times.
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, weight evenly distributed on both feet, knees slightly bent (the starting position). Inhale and raise your arms to shoulder height, hands slightly raised. Bend your elbows so that the hands were on the level of the forehead. Now straighten the arms, pulling them out before you. Repeat 4 times.
Hug Moon
Rise to the starting position, as in the previous exercise. Take a deep breath and bend your arms as if you are holding the ball up and down. Fingers of his right foot put on the ground, and the heel should touch the ankle left foot. Knee take aside.
Rise to the starting position, as in the previous exercise. Take a deep breath and bend your arms as if you are holding the ball up and down. Fingers of his right foot put on the ground, and the heel should touch the ankle left foot. Knee take aside.
Horse mane
stand up to "hug the moon." Inhale and step the right foot to the side so that the legs were a little wider than shoulder width apart. At the same time put a bent at the elbow, right arm forward, and the brush is raised up, and the palms face to face. Left arm bent at the elbow and the wrist pressed against his thigh, holding his arm outstretched.
stand up to "hug the moon." Inhale and step the right foot to the side so that the legs were a little wider than shoulder width apart. At the same time put a bent at the elbow, right arm forward, and the brush is raised up, and the palms face to face. Left arm bent at the elbow and the wrist pressed against his thigh, holding his arm outstretched.
Jerk
In position "Horse mane" take a deep breath and lean back. Slowly straighten and simultaneously bend the left arm at the elbow so that the palm was on the level of the forehead. Right arm bent at the elbow, palm down. Breath and abruptly dropped his left hand forward, hand bent, palm facing upwards.
In position "Horse mane" take a deep breath and lean back. Slowly straighten and simultaneously bend the left arm at the elbow so that the palm was on the level of the forehead. Right arm bent at the elbow, palm down. Breath and abruptly dropped his left hand forward, hand bent, palm facing upwards.
Exercise 2.4 are made continuously as a single set of 4-6 times, alternating sides.
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