自然太極

自然太極

自然太極 (Natural Tai Chi)

太極拳通常被描述為“運動中的冥想”（meditation in motion），它也常被稱為“運動中的藥物”(medication in motion)。越來越多的證據顯示，這種起源於中國的身心練習在治療或預防許多健康問題方面具有相當大的價值。在這種低衝擊、慢動作的練習中，您無需停頓就可以完成一系列動作。全世界有超過上億的人在打太極拳，它對健康的好處自不待言。但是因為它有蠻多固定的招式，需要花相當長的時間去研究揣摩，因此有很多人或因時間關係或因沒有足夠的毅力，常常半途而廢。

自然太極卻是在放鬆的情況下自然而然的做出這些緩慢的動作。它是一種非常溫和的運動方式。它有助於保持體力、身體的靈活性和免疫系統及內分泌系統的平衡，可以說是中老年人終身受用不盡的完美活動。即使您的身體狀況不佳或生重病時，您也可以零開始。當您放鬆時，您會自然而然的深呼吸，擴張您的肺活量。您就像在某種氣功態的冥想中一樣，將您的注意力完全集中在您的身體的舒展上。

它不同於任何其他類型的運動。運動通常是圓形的，緩慢的，柔和的，從不強迫自己做出高難度的動作。但也因為無限放鬆的結果，練習者也會做出平常無法做出的高難度動作。運動時肌肉放鬆而不緊張，關節自然地伸展或彎曲，結締組織自由地拉伸。它適合任何人，從最健康的人到坐輪椅的人，到從手術中恢復的人，到肌肉萎縮的人，甚至是癌末的病人。

自然太極 (Natural Tai Chi)

Tai Chi is often described as "meditation in motion" and also referred to as "medication in motion." There is increasing evidence showing that this mind-body practice originating from China holds considerable value in treating or preventing numerous health issues. In this low-impact, slow-motion exercise, you can perform a sequence of movements without the need for pause. Over a billion people worldwide practice Tai Chi, and its health benefits are undeniable. However, due to its many fixed postures requiring considerable time to study and grasp, many individuals often give up halfway due to time constraints or lack of persistence.

Natural Tai Chi, however, involves naturally performing these slow movements in a relaxed state. It is a very gentle form of exercise that helps in maintaining stamina, physical flexibility, as well as balancing the immune and endocrine systems. It could be considered a perfect lifelong activity for the elderly. Even if your physical condition is poor or if you've been seriously ill, you can start from scratch. As you relax, you will naturally take deep breaths, expanding your lung capacity. It's akin to a kind of qigong meditation, concentrating your attention entirely on stretching your body.

It is unlike any other form of exercise. The movements are circular, slow, and gentle, and never force oneself into high-difficulty movements. However, due to the completely relaxed state, practitioners can also perform high-difficulty movements that are not usually possible. Muscles are relaxed rather than tense during the exercise, joints naturally extend or bend, and connective tissues stretch freely. It is suitable for anyone, from the healthiest individuals to those using wheelchairs, people recovering from surgery, those experiencing muscle atrophy, and even patients at the end stages of cancer.