This article was published in Sonoran Living website

Tai Chi is well known as the slow motion routines that groups of people practice together every morning in parks around the world, particularly in China. Some medical studies support its effectiveness as an alternative exercise and a form of martial arts therapy. Focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form purportedly helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity.

“I opened this Institute to be a teacher committed to my student’s (disciples) progress. I am committed to teaching techniques that will enhance all areas of their life,” states Master Ben Serpas, Director of the Martial Arts Institute of Phoenix.

Benefits of Tai Chi:

• Relieves the physical effects of stress on the body and mind.
• Increased energy
• Self-esteem
• Appetite control
• Gentle, low impact movements burn more calories than surfing and nearly as many as downhill skiing.
• Mental calmness and clarity by eliminating toxins – (negative thoughts or emotions stressing you out)
• Health benefits improving such conditions as for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular fitness, osteoporosis
• Improves cardiovascular and respiratory functions, reduces severity of diabetes
• Maintains flexibility through joints, very beneficial for knees
• Measurably increases and opens the internal circulation (breath, body heat, blood, lymph, etc.)
• Reduces the symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder