Shrouded in mysterious origin and cloistered in an unfamiliar vocabulary, t'ai chi and qigong have none-the-less made their way into western society and are practiced every day by thousands of people who want to improve their well being and quality of life.

      The slow-moving exercises we see in the background of movies and ads are people practicing t'ai chi.

      Qigong practice can influence every aspect of one's life. There is a close, reciprocal relationship among all applications of qigong. For instance, a healthy body creates a healthy spirit and vice versa. The relationship between how we feel and what we can do or deal with is connected directly to our accomplishments, large and small, every day.

      There is much written today about the "mind & body connection." Scientific research as well as casual observation are producing information that supports practices that have existed in the Orient for centuries:

      The practice of t'ai chi requires learning a set of movements - performing these movements slowly so that, over time, the practitioner generates a sense of body awareness; including better balance, freedom of movements, body alignment and strength. T'ai chi also will help to develop a relaxed sense of well being.

      If you are ready to look to that quiet place within yourself for the solutions to dealing with stress, ill effectgs of tension, low energy, or reduced stamina, t'ai chi and qigong may be the way for you to take control of how you deal with the external influences on your life. The discipline of practice, the paradox of exertion and relaxation, the mind learning from the body moving slowly through exercise may put you on the path to better health and a greater sense of well being.

      Unlike purely physical exercise, this gentle yet powerful discipline integrates body and mind. The cultivation of awareness and the focus on centering and relaxation provide the basis for realizing t'ai chi's benefits.

      As a healing exercise, t'ai chi has a reputation for alleviating many chronic illnesses. Proper repetition of the form strengthens one's tendon and general musculature of the body, and is believed to open energy pathways and restore balance.

      Although it can take some time to master, benefits accrued from practice daily find a developing feeling of well-being and discover that they can handle today's hectic lifestyle with greater ease.

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