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This is one of the most widely practiced forms of martial arts in the world. There are many institutes that organize classes for the tourists to teach them Tai Chi from the basics. Training in Tai Chi brings peace and harmony to body and soul along with keeping you physically and mentally healthy and fit.If you do decide to learn on your own it's really important that you protect your knees and back by following the posture guidelines at the beginning of the exercise instructions.

In general it is pretty tricky to learn tai chi from a book because its difficult to see how to get from one posture to the next. So it's probably a good idea to start with qigong because all the fundaments of balance weight shifting and breathing are present without the complication of remembering walking sequences. You could start with our qigong exercises and have a look at the video clips.

Lots of the books and dvds only make sense if you already have a general knowledge of what you are trying to achieve.

It is probably fair to say that more people use tai chi exercises for health and relaxation than tai chi as a Martial Art. Nonetheless it's roots are in martial arts and the moves with wonderful names like "part the horses mane" are art the heart of attack and defence.

Either way, the slow and fluid movements of tai chi require concentration, control, co-ordination and balance. This combination of mental and physical activity works to harmonise the mind, body and spirit and promotes feelings of wellbeing.

This makes taiji an excellent choice for people who are bored by the repetitive nature of many other exercise systems.