It is a relaxing movement which improves the nervous system, and blood circulation. after an initial period of a year or so, one who practices Tai Chi Chuan will feel that during the relaxed continuous movements, a stream of heat is circulating up to every finger tip, showing the effects of improved circulation.

Learning Tai Chi Chuan starts with the slow movements. for beginners the gentle twisting of the waist provides exercise to the internal organs, thus improving their functions. Advanced students will find this beneficial effect is accentuated by the matched slow, deep and quiet abdominal breathing during the exercise. For the purpose of self-defense, the movements become lightning fast. Those who learn tai chi gradually, and keep alive interest in pursuing it's techniques, with a master, will eventually develop a method of self defense.

After performing Tai Chi, you will have a sense of well being, not exhaustion or fatigue. by increasing the free flow of energy to your whole body, Tai Chi works to restore harmony between physical, mental and spiritual natures. Habitual practice will make the body agile and graceful, the mind alert and serene, and will promote good health and long life.

The physically underdeveloped and chronically ill will find a therapeutic effect in practicing this art, unmatched by other forms of body discipline.