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Tai Chi in Dubai. Master Can teaches the basics of Tai Chi to help Dubai's busy residents fight stress and anxiety. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv
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00:00In a busy city like Dubai, knowing easy ways to fight stress is a great help.
00:21And if you're one of those who have regular bouts with stress and anxiety, Tai Chi may
00:25be the right exercise for you.
00:27Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise.
00:32It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied
00:37by deep breathing.
00:41Here there are too many people working very hard, very busy every day.
00:46I think every day to do a little meditation and to do Tai Chi is very good for your mind
00:52and also your body.
00:53Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise
00:58that's now used for stress reduction and to fight a variety of other health conditions.
01:03Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing
01:08movements.
01:09It also helps increase flexibility and balance.
01:19Tai Chi is a form which can help you adjust your internal organs and to improve your immune
01:27system.
01:28Tai Chi is very relaxing your mind and your body and also can help you to make your body
01:36quality getting better.
01:37Tai Chi is more focused on your mind, meditation and also your moves.
01:42It can at the same time to practice relax your mind and to practice your body.
01:48Tai Chi is a non-competitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.
01:54Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
02:00It has many different styles and each may have its own subtle emphasis on various Tai
02:04Chi principles and methods.
02:07There are also variations within each style.
02:10Some may focus on health maintenance while others focus on the martial arts aspect of
02:14Tai Chi.
02:25Tai Chi is a low-impact activity and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making
02:30it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.
02:33In fact, because Tai Chi is low-impact, it may be especially suitable for older adults
02:38who otherwise may not exercise.
02:41You may also find Tai Chi appealing because it's inexpensive, requires no special equipment
02:46and can be done alone or in a group indoors or outdoors.
02:50I am Shilin Beleza for Tabloid.