Tai chi chih
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T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a meditative form of exercise to which practitioners attribute physical and spiritual health benefits. Some studies[1][2][3] have found the practice to reduce stress and relieve certain ailments.
Developed in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1974 by Justin Stone, T’ai Chi Chih has spread mostly through word-of-mouth in a grassroots fashion among practicing individuals.[citation needed] It is now taught and practiced in the US and Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and other countries.[citation needed]
T’ai Chi Chih has visual similarities to Tai chi chuan, but no martial arts aspect. According to practitioners, T’ai Chi Chih focuses on circulating, developing and balancing the chi (in the traditional Chinese concept, a kind of spiritual energy residing in every living thing).[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Irwin, Michael R.; Pike, Jennifer L.; Cole, Jason C.; Oxman, Michael N. (2003). "Effects of a Behavioral Intervention, Tai Chi Chih, on Varicella-Zoster Virus Specific Immunity and Health Functioning in Older Adults". Psychosomatic Medicine 65 (5): 824–830. doi:.
- ^ Detert, Richard A.; Derosia, Courtney; Caravella, Tracy; Duquette, R. Daniel (2006). "Reducing Stress and Enhancing the General Well-Being of Teachers Using T’ai Chi Chih Movements: A Pilot Study". Californian Journal of Health Promotion 4 (1): 162–173.
- ^ Schaller, K. (1996). "Tai chi: An exercise option for older adults". Journal of Gerontological Nursing 22 (10): 12–17.
Text of paper accessible at http://www.taichichih.org/In%20the%20News/jgn.htm
