Of course. Increase the sensitivity of the nervous system - practicing Tai Chi requires "calm mind and concentration". When practicing boxing, the cerebral cortex must first be rested (mind calmness), and the task of coordinating the functions of internal and external organs of the body is handed over to the central nervous system (mind concentration) to perform, strengthening Increases the sensitivity of the nervous system.
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Smooth meridians, blood vessels, lymphatic and circulatory systems - because the time to practice Tai Chi will not be too short, it can be used like ordinary aerobic exercise. Blood gas runs smoothly. After practicing for a certain period of time, you will notice numbness in your fingertips, slight ringing in your joints, pins and needles, and abdominal rumbling.
According to Chinese medical theory, this is a reaction to unblocked meridians. Through exercises such as bending, bending and twisting, the arteries and blood vessels can be squeezed and relaxed appropriately, which can speed up the circulation of blood and increase the supply of oxygen. It also promotes the metabolism of the lymphatic system and strengthens personal resistance.
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Improve flexibility, muscle strength and muscular endurance - Tai Chi mostly involves walking in circles and arcs at a slow speed, combined with leg bending and semi-squatting movements, and adding a center of gravity Alternate changes, running movements include more hugging, bending, and twisting, so that the strength and endurance of each muscle can be improved; combined with multi-directional and large-scale activities such as postures, kicking, etc., can improve the flexibility of each joint Spend.
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Improve cardiopulmonary function - When practicing Tai Chi, you must keep your breathing natural and solid, and increase the chest cavity through deep, long, thin, slow and even abdominal breathing methods. It increases the air capacity and increases the number of times of oxygen inhalation and carbon exhalation, ensuring that gases can be fully exchanged, and relatively increasing the oxygen intake of various organs. And because practicing Tai Chi takes a long time (it takes about 20 minutes to perform the twenty-four postures of Tai Chi four times in a row), these aerobic activities can train and improve cardiopulmonary function.
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Treatment of chronic digestive tract diseases - due to the mutual traction, twisting, squeezing and relaxation of joints, muscles and bones during boxing practice, the internal organs are also affected by abdominal movements. Breathing (with a firm abdomen and chest) produces a self-massage effect; coupled with the increase in the up and down movements of the diaphragm, it has a positive stimulating effect on intestinal peristalsis; while practicing boxing, pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and lightly closing the lips and teeth can increase The secretion of saliva improves digestive function.
Spiritual Benefits
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Eliminate stress - When practicing boxing, you need to "calm your mind and concentrate on it, without distracting thoughts", and you need to relax your body and keep your mind focused. Focus on the "mind", and Tai Chi itself requires equal emphasis on hardness and softness, coordinated breathing, and a relative increase in the amount of oxygen received by various organs. Therefore, after practicing, people will feel light, stress disappears, and their emotions are stable and calm. After boxing, the blood circulation will be strong, the energy will be high, and the work efficiency will naturally increase. There is no doubt that Tai Chi has many benefits. It can not only strengthen the body, but also help us eliminate stress and relieve emotions. It is one of the ideal exercises for modern people.
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Understand and experience the yin and yang philosophy of harmony and coordination (Zhou Zhaohe 1996) - Tai Chi advocates the harmony of body and mind. Clear, hard and soft. As the saying goes, "Quietness touches the movement and remains still." This philosophy that emphasizes understanding the correct relationship between the opposites of yin and yang is the foundation of Tai Chi's creative spiritual philosophy.
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Recognize the moral values ??of not using the strong to bully the weak, and not using excuses to offend others - "Sacrificing oneself and following others" as mentioned in Tai Chi theory demonstrates Tai Chi's "people The unique martial arts spirit of "Don't offend me, I won't offend others". Tai Chi advocates using force to fight, using small force to defeat strong force. All counterattacks should be purely in line with the opponent's incoming force, using dexterous movements and smaller strength to make the attacker miss the mark and lose. Therefore, the true power of Tai Chi can only be exerted when someone deliberately violates it. Its ultimate goal is just to "establish oneself in an invincible position" and has no intention of harming the other party!
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Understand the way of cultivating one's life - practicing Tai Chi requires "the center is peaceful and comfortable, the mind is calm and the body is relaxed". This eight-character mantra is exactly the best motto for us to live in the world. . By practicing Tai Chi, students can realize the disadvantages of having an improper stance: toiling all day long without getting what they want.
As long as you are "on the right track", don't go astray, and are impartial, you can feel "comfortable"; as long as you learn to "calm your mind" and put aside the burden of life pressure, you can experience the feeling of "body relaxation"!