TCM Heealth Care
Asian Health Culture
The Chinese characters for Tai Chi Chuan can be translated as the 'Supreme Ultimate Force'. The notion of 'supreme ultimate' is often associated with the Chinese concept of yin-yang . yin-yang two complementary. Yin is negative, dark, and feminine, Yang positive, bright, and masculine. Their interaction is thought to maintain the harmony of the universe and interdependent in the natural world to influence everything within it.
This natural see-saw effect is present in every life and in each person’s body. Equilibrium between yin and yang is essential to happiness and good health. As soon as you have balance of Yin and Yang, then you are health and strong.
Chinese medicine and Tai Chi share the same origins, both coming from the same “mother source.”
Tai Chi and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) both involve meridians, Tai Chi philosophy, the five elements, and health science. Tai Chi and TCM are both based on yin and yang movement and the regulation of the human body’s yin and yang balance. Practicing Tai Chi helps to smooth the joints, dredge the meridians, stretch the physique, strengthen the muscles, and cultivate righteousness, in order to achieve internal and external harmony and prevent disease. The purpose is to resist exogenous evils and prolong life. It is the combination of Chinese classical philosophy and the essence of TCM theory. This is also reflected in Tai Chi.
Among people who practice martial arts, most understand the theory of Chinese medicine, and at the same time, they also connect the theory of Chinese medicine with martial arts knowledge to deepen their understanding of martial arts. Any martial art relates to the direction of the meridians, and so does Tai Chi.
In nature, there are metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. In people, there are the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Maintaining a balance between yin and yang is very important in Chinese medicine. This is manifested as a negative factor that can cause disease and a positive factor that can resist disease. When negative factors predominate, the human body becomes ill. In contrast, if positive factors predominate, even if there is a disease, recovery will come quickly. Practicing Tai Chi requires understanding the principles of Tai Chi; thus, learning the principles of Tai Chi is also learning the principles of Chinese medicine at the same time.
There is a close relationship between Tai Chi and TCM
What is Tai Chi and History :
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition, is a type of martial arts very well known for its defense techniques and health benefits.
The phrase "t'ai chi ch'uan" translates to "supreme ultimate fist" or "boundless fist".
The martial arts has evolved over thousands of years, into an effective means of alleviating stress and anxiety. It has been considered to be a form of 'meditation in motion' which promotes serenity and inner peace.
Tai chi exercise including, Balance, Muscle, body coordination, joint flexibility, endurance. Meditation, Practicing tai chi can obviously improve your overall fitness quality. it will make you feel calm, peace and healthy, energetic.
My first Tai Chi teacher was my mom.
This picture is my mom's 90 birthday in 2017
Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing Tai Chi moves his body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditation, including mindfulness and visual imagery. The fact that Tai Chi requires very methodical, low impact movements (Tai Chi is sometimes called "floating meditation").
Qi --- The Life Energy is "natural energy", "life force", or "energy flow".
Qi is to maintain life activities of the human body the most basic material. Qi is in a state of continuous flux, transforming endlessly from one aspect of Qi into another. It is neither created nor is it ever destroyed; it simply changes in its manifestation. If Qi and blood circulate have a problem or deficiency. Disease resistance is poor.
Health=A Balanced Flow Of Qi and Blood.
The health of our body mind is dependent upon a clear, strong and balanced flow of Qi through the meridian system. Tai Chi and Qigong practice extend to every physical system of our bodies, to fully mobilize human instinct strength and a way of fighting against diseases and aging. Tai Chi also staggering of benefits most impressive is improved balance and flexibility. Strengthened muscular strength. Tai Chi and Qigong has been used extensively in China as part of traditional Chinese medicine.
The center for the Qi flow-- “ dan tian丹田”. It is in the abdomen, a couple of inches below the navel, and that is also the position of the body's center of mass. This point works as a source, a starting point a center for the Qi flow.
When you practice Tai Chi or Qigong, breathe naturally, breathing from your Dantian. Through practice, with every slow and gentle movement and body posture, your breath will begin to follow; your breath becomes part of the fluidity and unity of movement. Your consciousness controls your brain, and you will have extended periods of relaxation and tranquility. Your muscles will be relaxed and well balanced, and your nervous system and circulation will naturally regulate themselves. This also affects the body’s meridians and nerve conduction, which significantly promotes blood circulation and opens up your body’s “Qi Path.”
When practicing Tai Chi, if you feel your fingers tingling, swelling, or turning red, and your palms feel warm, this is a sign that your Qi is circulating through your body.
Danly Neilson: USA Certified
1.Tai Chi / Qi gong instructor level III.
2. Personal Fitness Trainer --Special for Balance.
3. Health Coach.
Email: taichi2danly@gmail.com
630-935-3531