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Article: T'ai Chi
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T'ai chi
Definition
T'ai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise with movements that originate in
martial arts
practice. While used as a type of self-defense in its most advanced form, t'ai chi is practiced widely for its health and
relaxation
benefits. Those in search of well being and a way to combat
stress
have made what has also been called "Chinese shadow boxing" one of the most popular low-intensity workouts around the world.
Origins
Also known as t'ai chi ch'uan (pronounced
tie-jee chu-wan
), the name comes from Chinese characters that translated mean "supreme ultimate force." The concept of t'ai chi, or the "supreme ultimate," is based on the Taoist philosophy of yin and yang, ...
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