The Many Benefits of Tai Chi

• Tai Chi is a moderate cardiovascular training exercise, which also has a significant effect on lung function.
• Tai Chi can beneficially alter the lipid profile, raising the possibility that practising Tai Chi might be favourable in the prevention of atherosclerosis.
• Tai Chi is one of the few exercises that is appropriate for virtually any person regardless of their condition - it can even be done in a chair or bed. It has also been shown to improve the activities of daily living for people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis - to name a few.
• Tai Chi helps regulate the immune system.
• Tai Chi helps postural alignment and helps reduce spinal degeneration.
• Tai Chi is a weight bearing exercise, which raises the possibility of benefits for maintaining bone density.
• Tai Chi is rated as a highly effective exercise for prevention of falls in the elderly.