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A11 of the bodily functions in your daily life are guided by the nervous system. In particular, co-ordination of the body muscles and regulation and control of the internal organs. Most Taijiquan exercises require a focused and relaxed mind during practice. As a result, the exercises stimulate and enhance energy flow within the body, which in turn reinforces the ability of the nervous system to concentrate and focus more easily. In addition, as the nervous system improves, the peripheral nervous system is enhanced, as is the sensitivity of sensory organs such as the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin, etc. This makes your reflexes and reactions noticeably faster, and can also help improve your ability to learn new skills. Regular practitioners of Taijiquan find that they feel more energized and fresh, thinking more clearly and feeling happier and more motivated. Click here to learn Renal Cyst in TCM.
Normally, peoples' emotions are linked to the state of their health. Positive motivation and healthy ambition are important factors for good health. An excess of the emotions, such as happiness, anger, worry, thinking, sadness, paranoia or depression and fear, can cause health problems which can often appear as physical symptoms of illness. In China, these are called the "seven emotions." According to ancient Chinese medical philosophy, the seven emotions are considered as the root cause of illness. They are connected to the six internal organs of the human body. If you are too happy, it can cause heart problems. However if you are too angry, it can cause liver problems. Too much worry and thinking can cause spleen problems while too much sadness can cause lung problems. Excess paranoia or depression can cause kidney damage and excessive fear can damage your gallbladder. There are also six external physical conditions that can contribute to sickness; they include excesses of wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness and fire. Normally, the six external causes are not strong enough to create illness, but when one or more of the seven emotions are out of balance, the body's defence is weakened against the six external influences; entering the body and causing illness. This is why the ancient Chinese medical book Neijing (Yellow Emperor s Internal Canon of Medicine) places emphasis on keeping quiet and calm and ignore any external interruptions, clearing your mind and focusing on your internal feeling when you are practicing Qigong, which is also a key requirement for Taijiquan. Click here to learn Renal Colic in TCM.
Stressful, busy, fast and intensive modern city life causes people many problems, such as stress, short temper, anxiety, inefficiency and poor sleep patterns. Taiji for Health exercises utilize the "Neijing" principle of using your own mind to relax your body and spirit, relieve stress, and calm the seven emotions. This reduces the chances of becoming ill, and improves overall health.