Tai chi is a traditional Chinese way of healing the body. By doing specific movements and exercises, chi (also called qi) will flow more evenly and consistently throughout the body. The flow of chi is what promotes healing and self-improvement. These exercises are not difficult to do and can be done on an everyday basis.
Step 1
Awaken the chi inside your body. Stand with your knees slightly flexed. Put your hands in front of you at waist level with your fingertips of your right hand touching the fingertips of your left hand as your palms face upward. Slowly raise your hands until they are at chest level and then switch the position of your hands so your palms are facing downward. Lower your hands to waist level. Continue with this movement for about five minutes, concentrating on precision and doing the movement correctly.
Step 2
Raise your arms to get the chi flowing in your extremities and upper body. Start with your arms hanging down at your sides and make sure your wrists are loose and flexible. Slowly move your arms upward and as you do this, allow your hands to move up and down as if you were using them to help you climb a wall. Bring your hands up to shoulder height before lowering them to the starting position. Do this for about five minutes.
Step 3
Start in a standing position and slowly crouch down to allow the chi to flow through your legs and your lower body. As you get into a full crouch, extend your right leg out to the side and also extend your right arm. Bend your left elbow slightly. Slowly rise out of that crouch and return to a standing position and then repeat the form but extend your left leg out when you crouch down along with your left arm. Do this for about five minutes.
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