Tai Chi was developed in China in the thirteenth century. It is an ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit. Practitioners use meditation and deep breathing as they move through a series of continuous exercises, called "forms," which resemble slow-moving ballet. Though it originated as a martial art, it is now practiced more for its therapeutic benefits, which include reducing stress and promoting balance and flexibility. Tai Chi is far more than a mode of self-defense. In fact, for hundreds of years, groups of Chinese people have performed its fluid, graceful movements in parks throughout China as a way of staying vital.

Today, many people in the United States, Canada and Europe have become interested in it, both for its health benefits and because it is easy to learn. Furthermore, as an aerobic exercise, Tai Chi benefits the entire body, increasing muscle strength and enhancing balance and flexibility. People who practice Tai Chi are also said to exploit the strength of Yin (the earth) and the energy of yang (the heavens) through exercise designed to express these forces in balanced and harmonious form. Tai Chi can be used as a preventive health measure, as a way to maintain good health or to help with a specific ailment. While Tai Chi cannot cure disease, it is often recommended as a complementary therapy to conventional treatment. Specifically, it can be used to help with arthritis, circulation problems, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, chronic problem, back, neck, shoulders pain, hypertension, insomnia and lose weight etc. It can balance your body organs function and enhance immune system. Tai Chi's exercise includes Tai chi Quan, Tai chi sword and Tai Chi fan. It is easy to learn and you don't need to pay a lot of money. You can do it in the park, garden or at home and exercise by yourself or with a group. Tai Chi is safe for people of all ages and fitness levels. If you try to learn it, you will know Tai Chi really is the best exercise.