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June 30th, 2010 | 
Author: Yes you can but you should first consult your doctor or health professional. Before starting your Tai Chi and Chi Kung you should discuss your problem with your instructor.
If you can walk you can do Tai Chi and if you are disabled or in a wheelchair but you can move your arms, you can still do a modified version of Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Tai Chi is taught by following the instructor step for step and then practicing what you have learned in class by yourself and at home until your next class.
The key to Tai Chi and Chi Kung success is perseverance as these arts are mind, body and breath awareness modalities. Coordination of movements are learned and practiced until the movement becomes smooth when executed.
A qualified instructor will be able to teach you a modified version for strength, flexibility and mind awareness practice. Once learned these movements should also be practiced step for step in your mind whether in bed or waiting for the bus. They must become second nature.
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Tai Chi and Chi Kung styles are not the same. Different Tai Chi styles were created by different family heads and going into the philosophy and structure of these families is a lifelong journey of discovery. Originally Tai Chi Chuan Fa which translates into Grand Ultimate Fist and as the name suggests its origin was a fighting art and later many health benefits were discovered and still to this day hospitals, clinics and universities study the movements and the reports are astounding. Benefits from cancer to HIV and many more health issues.
Some styles use large circular movements and others smaller ones as well as the steps larger and smaller, higher and lower stances and postures of various descriptions. The lower the stance the more cardiovascular the form becomes. The web is filled with medical reports on various styles.
When it comes to Chi Kung (Chinese yoga) practice, there are more than 3000 different styles. Chi Kung has been around for thousands of years and has become one of the most popular exercise activities for all ages around the world today.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung as old as they are are the exercise of the future. Make them part of your life and live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life.
In the beginning, it is advisable to wear loose comfortable pants and T-shirt as well as comfortable flat shoes and preferably no jewellery.
It is important not to be restricted in movement due to unsuitable clothing, as the class is relaxed and part of the training is related to relaxation and de-stress in movement. Most schools have T-shirts with their school logo or name printed on them as well as loose fitting training pants, which can be purchased from them.
You will soon want to blend in with the rest of the practitioners in the class and look part of the group.
No. You don’t have to be fit to start your Tai Chi and Chi Kung practice.
This ancient Chinese Internal Martial Art has been beneficial to all age groups of different fitness levels; it is even beneficial to those confined to wheel chairs. As you become accustomed to the movements and feel comfortable with this mystical slow moving full body exercise routine, you will become fitter and stronger in body and mind and develop a real sense of health and wellbeing.
With it’s full body movements and it’s twists and turns, using coordinated body mind and breath awareness, Tai Chi and Chi Kung will change you so you will have a much more positive outlook on life and the ability to tackle your daily chores with vigor and enthusiasm.
The benefits of Tai Chi and Chi Kung to body and mind are so powerful, together with continuous flowing movement; awaken the body’s intrinsic energy flow.
You will want to make Tai Chi and Chi Kung part of your every day routine for the rest of your life.