The Roots of Tai Chi Exercise

The foundations of Ancient Chinese civilization where rooted in a harmonious way of life that was in balance with Heaven, Man (ourselves) and the Earth. The wise ancient Masters perceived that life was inevitably full of ups and downs, twists and turns and therefore the path to balance and harmony should be based on flexibility and the acceptance of changing environmental factors. One may adopt and cultivate a "Going with the flow" attitude to life just like a surfer rides a wave.

This path of harmony was called the "Great Way" or the "Tao" in Chinese. Taoist wisdom is however not restricted solely to the ancient Chinese culture but can be understood as any Universal wisdom that promotes balance in oneself and environment.

To cultivate and explore the wisdom of Tao the ancients used the arts of painting poetry calligraphy meditation and Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a pure moving expression of Taoist wisdom, teaching TheTao more clearly than any book.

Tai Chi is said to be healthy exercise as it balances strengthens and releases your Chi.

Chi is your energy,

your life force,

it is simply “You!”

With Tai Chi you can balance, strengthen and release yourself and become more in harmony with Tao…………..