Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan (pronounced “TIE’ chee chuwan”) consists of a series of flowing gentle movements executed with precision at an even, slow pace prompting many to depict it as a slow-moving dance. It is a centuries-old system of Chinese origin that integrates mind, body and spirit to enjoy life and its bounties. Breathing is regulated, the entire body is relaxed, the mind is made alert, and the concentration is focused and made attentive to the unique total experience that flows from each performance of the routine.

In the regular practice of Tai Chi, one naturally develops proper body alignment, fluidity, naturalness, proper grounding and rootedness, mindfulness; and comes to know at continuous higher levels the raising of the spirit, and the stillness within movement. One achieves not only health, but also longevity and spiritual illumination.

Irene Chia (Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society)