Tai Chi Chuan: Questions and Answers

  1. Will Tai Chi Chuan improve my balance?
    Tai Chi Chuan is based in proper balance. The first thing taught is how to stand with correct posture. Next is how to "walk". This entails moving slowly. "slow enough to chase an ant", from one foot to the next not unlike a tightrope walker.
  2. Does Tai Chi Chuan help me to relax?
    Tai Chi Chuan provides a vehicle to teach you to relax. It will allow your body to relax and your mind to calm down. When you begin, you may not have proper balance or mind set and your body will tense in effort (relaxation implies no effort) to relax. As you grow, your mind and body will learn and become calmer and more relaxed by internalizing the posture and movements. “To calm the thoughts in the mind which is like the turbulent water of a great river, is never easy” is an experience most beginners go through.