Taiji Improves the Condition of Bones, Joints and Muscles

Taiji for Health exercises are based on turning, spiraling and twisting movements. These types of movement co-ordinate the bones, joints and muscles, increasing the density, thickness and strength of the bones, the muscles also becoming stronger. In turn, this makes bones harder and more resistant to being injured or broken. The joints and the tendons around them also become more flexible and elastic. This is good for the well-being of the joints and muscles, improving the practice of Taijiquan and significantly increasing your ability to apply or defeat a lock movement. Beyond that, the sensitivity gained from practicing these exercises both relaxes the mind and body as well as enhances the ability to react to external stimuli. Click here to learn Cystitis in TCM.

All of these twisting and spiraling movements are controlled by the mind, based on the relaxation of the body. The whole body co-operates with itself, with muscle fibre becoming longer (because of the twisting movements), more elastic and stronger. One of the benefits of this kind of exercise is its ability to reduce the amount of fat around the muscles and open the pores of your skin, resulting in the skin looking and feeling smoother, softer and healthier. A further benefit is that slim people are able to put more muscle on, and overweight people are able to get rid of excess fat, aiding weight loss.