Eight section brocade, Tai Chi and Health

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Eight section brocade

Eight section brocade consists of eight different movements, hence the name “eight section”. This gymnastic activity strengthens health, prolongs life and eliminates diseases. Its effect is very excellent, just as if a people's eyes, hence the name “brocade”. Practicing eight section brocade is not limited by the surroundings and place. Thus, it can be performed at any time a

Tai Chi Chuan is a method of life cultivation and rehabilitation conforming to nature. It requires the close integration of breathing, consciousness and movements to achieve the state of integrating the exterior with interior into one in perfect harmony. The present popular school of Tai Chi Chuan is the simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24 form. The movements vary from simple ones to complicated ones, from easy ones to difficult ones, proceeding in and orderly way and step by step. Accordingly, it is convenient to spread and master. In addition, there are 48 form Tai Chi Chuan, 88 form, etc., the amount of exercises of which increases in proper order, the movements of which are complicated correspondingly.

The course of Tai Chi Chuan is under the guidance of the philosophical theory of Tai Chi Chuan. Every stroke and every posture forms the tai chi diagram. The shape of Tai Chi Chuan is “tai chi” and the intention of Tai Chi Chuan also lies in “Tai Chi”. The movement of Tai Chi generates yang, while the motionlessness of Tai Chi generates yin, with both of which stimulate qi and blood of the human body itself to reach the state of “yin is even and well while yang is firm” and to make life brimming with exuberant vigor.

Persevering in practicing Tai Chi Chuan can coordinate viscera, promote qi activities, regulate yin and yang and strengthen health. Thus, it has better rehabilitation effect. Clinically, it is commonly applicable to patients with hypertension, hypotension, myocardiac infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroptosis, chronic hepatitis, etc. at the stage of recovery.