Comments on: Tai Chi Chuan: Chi, Balance, Breathing, and Coordination

By: Brian D. Paulson

Brian D. Paulson — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:23:33 +0000

Interesting. I’ll keep these in mind. Thanks for the post.

By: msapos

msapos — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:59:30 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts. Swimming of course is a wonderful all around exercise. Tai Chi Chuan in my opinion would be a good complement, especially when it’s not convenient to get to a pool. I like practising every nite before bed, I find it relaxing, meditative. Additionally Tai Chi is a very powerful martial art.

By: swimming exercise

swimming exercise — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:30:09 +0000

Tai Chi Chuan: Chi, Balance, Breathing, and Coordination « Tai Chi Chuan for the Elderly was kind of helpfull, but swimming exercise could be more in detail. Averall, was good info about swimming exercise

By: fastfred

fastfred — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:11:40 +0000

Hi Marty it’s about time you shared your wisdom of Tai chi Chuan with the rest of the world. Entering the senior circuit at 63 I can attest to the physical and mental benefits of practicing Tai Chi.
Marty turned me ‘ON” as they said in the old days to this particular style of Tai Chi and I have to say it was one of the best turn on’s in my life.
This particular form can be practiced by senior’s well into their eighties and nineties. Its like watching water flow effortless and rhythmical a quite serenity of conscience movement developed over the course of centuries by devout practitioners. This not some quick fix marketing generatered exercise crap. This is the real deal.
No jerky Olympian movements here just a series of well connected slow movements a lego set of building blocks designed to fit perfectly with ones coordination ability. Here’s another sixties maxi um “When in doubt try it out”.
You have nothing to lose but your aches and pains.
Your a positive force in the universe Marti let the energy flow.

By: msapos

msapos — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:54:20 +0000

Thank you for the comment. Tai Chi Chuan has been tested in studies that are focused on balance and coordination. I am working on designing protocols so that seniors might have an easier time learning the forms. You can check it out further by visiting http://www.williamccchen.com (I am listed as an instructor on the site.) Tai Chi is good at any age and is, incidentily, a powerful martial art. Check out Ang Lee’s movie, “Pushing Hands”.

By: Boyce Stasulis

Boyce Stasulis — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:43:46 +0000

Love your post. This is great information, and I’m really glad I found it. Keep up the wonderful work.