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T-ai Chi Chih ( - - - ) is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a meditative form of exercise to which practitioners attribute physical and spiritual health benefits. Some studies[1][2][3] have found the practice to reduce stress and relieve certain ailments.
Developed in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1974 by Justin Stone, T-ai Chi Chih has spread mostly through word-of-mouth in a grassroots fashion among practicing individuals.[citation needed] It is now taught and practiced in the US and Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and other countries.[citation needed]
T-ai Chi Chih has visual similarities to Tai chi chuan, but no martial arts aspect. According to practitioners, T-ai Chi Chih focuses on circulating, developing and balancing the chi (in the traditional Chinese concept, a kind of spiritual energy residing in every living thing).[citation needed]
References
- ^ Irwin, Michael R.; Pike, Jennifer L.; Cole, Jason C.; Oxman, Michael N. (2003). "Effects of a Behavioral Intervention, Tai Chi Chih, on Varicella-Zoster Virus Specific Immunity and Health Functioning in Older Adults". Psychosomatic Medicine 65 (5): 824-830. doi:10.1097/01.PSY.0000088591.86103.8F, http://www.psychosomaticmedicine.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/5/824. Retrieved on 9 December 2007.
- ^ Detert, Richard A.; Derosia, Courtney; Caravella, Tracy; Duquette, R. Daniel (2006). "Reducing Stress and Enhancing the General Well-Being of Teachers Using T-ai Chi Chih Movements: A Pilot Study". Californian Journal of Health Promotion 4 (1): 162-173, http://www.csuchico.edu/cjhp/4/1/162-173-detert.pdf. Retrieved on 9 December 2007.
- ^ Schaller, K. (1996). "Tai chi: An exercise option for older adults". Journal of Gerontological Nursing 22 (10): 12-17.
Text of paper accessible at http://www.taichichih.org/In%20the%20News/jgn.htm
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