Why is the ancient Asian exercise 'Tai Chi' so popular in Hong Kong?

 Why is the ancient Asian exercise 'Tai Chi' so popular in Hong Kong?

Why is the ancient Asian exercise 'Tai Chi' so popular in Hong Kong? It is morning in Hong Kong. The beat of the city settles back to normal as the noise of traffic and the rush of daily office commutes begin. But in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities lies an unexpectedly calm and healing garden, at least a little oasis where the pace is certainly relatively slow. Hong Kong Park is a green space in the center of the city and is a garden dedicated to tai chi. It is designed to have a courtyard for practicing tai chi and is decorated with bonsai trees. There's a kind of laid-back vibe here that's a pleasant surprise in an area dominated by skyscrapers and the hustle and bustle of city life. The garden is used frequently, if not daily, as locals gather in similar parks across the city most mornings to practice the centuries-old material art. In one such morning light, a group of Tai Chi (a form of exercise or martial art) students are using the garden as their classroom under the leadership of their teacher, Master Chow. In tai chi there is a movement, style or pattern called a 'form' or 'form' they are practicing, meaning they are practicing fluid flow. To the onlookers, the exercise appears spontaneous and easy. Students flow seamlessly from one movement to the next, displaying a calmness far removed from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding streets. Passers-by stop and look at them. They find comfort in movements that appear to be gentle but have the presence of power. "People think tai chi is just a gentle exercise," Chow says. But it has everything, it's soft, explosive, subtle, calm and full of wisdom.' He said, 'There are a thousand words to describe him, but none to truly describe him fully. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art believed to have originated over 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. Chen Wangting (1600-1680), a local military commander from Chenjiago Village in Henan Province, is said to have historically been the first to establish and practice Tai Chi. After retiring from the army, Wangting developed Tai Chi as a martial art to protect his family from thieves and robbers. He combined the skills of various martial arts practitioners with elements of the 'Taoist yin-yang' philosophy as well as theories drawn from traditional Chinese medicine. Under this philosophy, the idea is expressed that everything consists of two opposing forces and they harmonize with each other to create a whole. Today, Tai Chi is practiced at low to moderate intensity, consisting mainly of meditation, body awareness, visualization and controlled breathing exercises. Its main purpose is to achieve longevity by conditioning the mind and body. This ancient exercise practice is extremely popular throughout China, but it's especially popular in Hong Kong for its ability to relieve stress and improve health. Hong Kong is famous for the fact that people usually only have small places to live there. A good way to exercise is to go outdoors, such as city parks or tai chi gardens. Hong Kong is also experiencing a rapidly aging population, and it is estimated that by 2038, one-third of its population will be aged 65 or over. The government therefore encourages the city's elderly citizens to attend such classes in the morning, often followed by dim sum (something sweet) with tea, which they share with their teachers and students. We have fun with the class Tai Chi classes not only promote a healthy lifestyle, but they also help seniors overcome social isolation and loneliness. Some experts point to the health benefits of tai chi. He believes that the increase in age in Hong Kong over the past 50 years is also behind this process. Remember that Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world. Women in the city live an average of 87.6 years, while men live an average of 81.9 years. The city has surpassed places like Japan and Italy that are known for their longevity. "Previous studies have indicated that increased longevity is linked to the more active lifestyles of today's elderly," said Professor Eileen Chan of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His special focus of research is Tai Chi. Also read this What's the secret to a good bra and why is it important to your health? Is it necessary to sweat to stay fit? Exercise is also important in the days around menstruation He said: 'Tai Chi maintains cardiorespiratory function, muscle fitness and joint flexibility. Practicing tai chi regularly for at least 30 minutes a day and at least five days a week is recommended to promote longevity.' Chow is the founder of the 'Chin Style' Tai Chi Institute in Hong Kong where he has taught over 3,000 local and international students over a period of 19 years. Born into a martial arts family, Chow was inspired by his father. His father was a kung fu master. They say about him that he was a man of mixed temperament. He had a lot of strength and power but he never showed it. "When I was 16 years old, I learned about the power of tai chi from books and I was amazed by its philosophy," Chow said. So, I decided to take her class, and thus began my Tai Chi journey.' Chow was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn Chen style tai chi, the original form of tai chi, at his birthplace in Hainan province in mainland China Besides the Chen style, there are four other traditional styles of tai chi: Yang, Wu, Wu Hao, and Sun. Each has different movements and looks very different from each other.) After a few years of observation and training. The Chen family accepted him as the heir, meaning that he could officially teach as a Chen-style master in Hong Kong. Chow likes tai chi for its physical and mental benefits. 'Mentally, Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that is a natural and unique way to relieve stress and calm our spirit,' he says. Physiologically, it helps increase flexibility in knee and back movement, improves balance and prevents falls, increases muscle strength and flexibility and training coordination.' This is because the movements are usually circular and never forced, allowing the muscles to feel relaxed rather than tense, the joints are not fully extended or flexed, and the connective tissue No pressure to spread. Chow says he has personally experienced the health benefits it brings. He said, 'When I was a child, I always had fever and cough. But as I grew up and started practicing Tai Chi, year after year, my health changed, and it has made me much stronger now. Mentally it has also taught me how to control my thinking and my emotions.' Chow strongly believes that tai chi can be healing in itself. "It can help people a lot, especially in a busy city like Hong Kong," he said. It can lead to peace of mind and peace of mind. And that's very important.' Then Chow teaches his students different styles or styles of exercise in the Tai Chi Garden. Special moves include the 'Bodh Muscle' (a punching technique) and the 'White Swan Wings Spread' (the way the swan moves forward and back and jumps suddenly with great speed). It sure looks soothing to look at them. But there is more to it than meets the eye. There are 15 levels to learning Chen-style Tai Chi. The first level involves learning the 74 movements as a sequence, called a 'form'. "Once you've completed the first level, then we use the same forms (74 movements) in the remaining 14 levels, but we go deeper and realize inner strength in the other levels," Chow said do When properly learning the movements in depth, it ensures that the outer movements and the inner Qi (energy) are in harmony with both Yin and Yang moving together in harmony. . By stimulating the flow of internal energy it helps to recharge the body and helps in detoxification i.e. removing toxins from the body. Professor Chan explained: 'Tai Chi exercise involves the recognition, development and use of qi (force), which is an index of energy in the body.' He added that 'according to the theoretical principles in traditional Chinese medicine, there is a fundamental energy that sustains life and flows through the body along meridians (parameters or hemispheres) and collaterals (side to side) channels, which all organs. enhances the integration of body systems and tissues and promotes good health and longevity.' Chow explains how he uses Qi in his practice. Chow said: 'At the end of each movement in tai chi, we hold the form or posture until the qi energy has flowed down and embedded itself in the ground. We call this state 'yin'. Then you can begin the next posture (position or movement) and take your energy from the earth and let it move through your body through the breath. We call this state 'Yang'. Thus the 74 movements have their own complete sequence consisting of a rhythm and a change of pace. That is, this sequence consists of yin and yang one after the other. That's what Tai Chi is all about.' Hong Kong-based Tai Chi Fellow Teacher Linda Fung wishes that the meaning of Tai Chi is something that more people can better understand. Fung said: 'We often misunderstand tai chi. When we say tai chi, people think it's just moving your arms and legs and doing some movement exercises, but the movements of tai chi are part of a subset of the tai chi philosophy.' Fung practices and trains in the Lee style of tai chi. They say that tai chi is not just a physical exercise but more than that, it is a way of life. He said it includes art, music, lifestyle and you have to understand yin and yang which is the core of tai chi. Fung said: 'Tai Chi creates a mutual connection between 'yin', the body, and 'yang,' us, in which the mind and body always work together in harmony 'In tai chi you slow down your movement, but you're still breathing in a certain pattern and so the movement is like a meditation,' says Fung. With this level of focus that time disappears, it seems like there is no time. It's a great feeling.' Being able to slow down and have clarity and awareness even when things are in crisis are among the best health benefits of tai chi, says Fung. He says, 'Even when things are out of control, you can maintain calmness like the eye of the storm with the practice of tai chi. That's the core of tai chi: it's about harmony.' And Fung believes that tai chi is a treasure trove of artefacts that the world needs more than ever before. 'We have to share it with everyone, especially in the 21st century where there are so many ways to wander and we are plagued with problems and even diseases. Tai Chi is really important to people so that we can be attuned to happiness, wisdom and health.


It is morning in Hong Kong. The beat of the city settles back to normal as the noise of traffic and the rush of daily office commutes begin.

But in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities lies an unexpectedly calm and healing garden, at least a little oasis where the pace is certainly relatively slow.

Hong Kong Park is a green space in the center of the city and is a garden dedicated to tai chi. It is designed to have a courtyard for practicing tai chi and is decorated with bonsai trees. There's a kind of laid-back vibe here that's a pleasant surprise in an area dominated by skyscrapers and the hustle and bustle of city life.

The garden is used frequently, if not daily, as locals gather in similar parks across the city most mornings to practice the centuries-old material art.

In one such morning light, a group of Tai Chi (a form of exercise or martial art) students are using the garden as their classroom under the leadership of their teacher, Master Chow. In tai chi there is a movement, style or pattern called a 'form' or 'form' they are practicing, meaning they are practicing fluid flow.

To the onlookers, the exercise appears spontaneous and easy. Students flow seamlessly from one movement to the next, displaying a calmness far removed from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding streets. Passers-by stop and look at them. They find comfort in movements that appear to be gentle but have the presence of power.

"People think tai chi is just a gentle exercise," Chow says. But it has everything, it's soft, explosive, subtle, calm and full of wisdom.'

He said, 'There are a thousand words to describe him, but none to truly describe him fully.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art believed to have originated over 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. Chen Wangting (1600-1680), a local military commander from Chenjiago Village in Henan Province, is said to have historically been the first to establish and practice Tai Chi.

After retiring from the army, Wangting developed Tai Chi as a martial art to protect his family from thieves and robbers. He combined the skills of various martial arts practitioners with elements of the 'Taoist yin-yang' philosophy as well as theories drawn from traditional Chinese medicine. Under this philosophy, the idea is expressed that everything consists of two opposing forces and they harmonize with each other to create a whole.

Today, Tai Chi is practiced at low to moderate intensity, consisting mainly of meditation, body awareness, visualization and controlled breathing exercises. Its main purpose is to achieve longevity by conditioning the mind and body.

This ancient exercise practice is extremely popular throughout China, but it's especially popular in Hong Kong for its ability to relieve stress and improve health. Hong Kong is famous for the fact that people usually only have small places to live there. A good way to exercise is to go outdoors, such as city parks or tai chi gardens.

Hong Kong is also experiencing a rapidly aging population, and it is estimated that by 2038, one-third of its population will be aged 65 or over. The government therefore encourages the city's elderly citizens to attend such classes in the morning, often followed by dim sum (something sweet) with tea, which they share with their teachers and students. We have fun with the class

Tai Chi classes not only promote a healthy lifestyle, but they also help seniors overcome social isolation and loneliness.

Some experts point to the health benefits of tai chi. He believes that the increase in age in Hong Kong over the past 50 years is also behind this process.

Remember that Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world. Women in the city live an average of 87.6 years, while men live an average of 81.9 years. The city has surpassed places like Japan and Italy that are known for their longevity.

"Previous studies have indicated that increased longevity is linked to the more active lifestyles of today's elderly," said Professor Eileen Chan of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His special focus of research is Tai Chi.

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He said: 'Tai Chi maintains cardiorespiratory function, muscle fitness and joint flexibility. Practicing tai chi regularly for at least 30 minutes a day and at least five days a week is recommended to promote longevity.'

Chow is the founder of the 'Chin Style' Tai Chi Institute in Hong Kong where he has taught over 3,000 local and international students over a period of 19 years. Born into a martial arts family, Chow was inspired by his father. His father was a kung fu master. They say about him that he was a man of mixed temperament. He had a lot of strength and power but he never showed it.

"When I was 16 years old, I learned about the power of tai chi from books and I was amazed by its philosophy," Chow said. So, I decided to take her class, and thus began my Tai Chi journey.'

Chow was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn Chen style tai chi, the original form of tai chi, at his birthplace in Hainan province in mainland China

Besides the Chen style, there are four other traditional styles of tai chi: Yang, Wu, Wu Hao, and Sun. Each has different movements and looks very different from each other.) After a few years of observation and training. The Chen family accepted him as the heir, meaning that he could officially teach as a Chen-style master in Hong Kong.

Chow likes tai chi for its physical and mental benefits. 'Mentally, Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that is a natural and unique way to relieve stress and calm our spirit,' he says. Physiologically, it helps increase flexibility in knee and back movement, improves balance and prevents falls, increases muscle strength and flexibility and training coordination.'

This is because the movements are usually circular and never forced, allowing the muscles to feel relaxed rather than tense, the joints are not fully extended or flexed, and the connective tissue No pressure to spread. Chow says he has personally experienced the health benefits it brings.

He said, 'When I was a child, I always had fever and cough. But as I grew up and started practicing Tai Chi, year after year, my health changed, and it has made me much stronger now. Mentally it has also taught me how to control my thinking and my emotions.'

Chow strongly believes that tai chi can be healing in itself. "It can help people a lot, especially in a busy city like Hong Kong," he said. It can lead to peace of mind and peace of mind. And that's very important.'

Then Chow teaches his students different styles or styles of exercise in the Tai Chi Garden. Special moves include the 'Bodh Muscle' (a punching technique) and the 'White Swan Wings Spread' (the way the swan moves forward and back and jumps suddenly with great speed). It sure looks soothing to look at them. But there is more to it than meets the eye.

There are 15 levels to learning Chen-style Tai Chi. The first level involves learning the 74 movements as a sequence, called a 'form'. "Once you've completed the first level, then we use the same forms (74 movements) in the remaining 14 levels, but we go deeper and realize inner strength in the other levels," Chow said do

When properly learning the movements in depth, it ensures that the outer movements and the inner Qi (energy) are in harmony with both Yin and Yang moving together in harmony. . By stimulating the flow of internal energy it helps to recharge the body and helps in detoxification i.e. removing toxins from the body.

Professor Chan explained: 'Tai Chi exercise involves the recognition, development and use of qi (force), which is an index of energy in the body.' He added that 'according to the theoretical principles in traditional Chinese medicine, there is a fundamental energy that sustains life and flows through the body along meridians (parameters or hemispheres) and collaterals (side to side) channels, which all organs. enhances the integration of body systems and tissues and promotes good health and longevity.'

Chow explains how he uses Qi in his practice. Chow said: 'At the end of each movement in tai chi, we hold the form or posture until the qi energy has flowed down and embedded itself in the ground. We call this state 'yin'. Then you can begin the next posture (position or movement) and take your energy from the earth and let it move through your body through the breath. We call this state 'Yang'. Thus the 74 movements have their own complete sequence consisting of a rhythm and a change of pace. That is, this sequence consists of yin and yang one after the other. That's what Tai Chi is all about.'

Hong Kong-based Tai Chi Fellow Teacher Linda Fung wishes that the meaning of Tai Chi is something that more people can better understand.

Fung said: 'We often misunderstand tai chi. When we say tai chi, people think it's just moving your arms and legs and doing some movement exercises, but the movements of tai chi are part of a subset of the tai chi philosophy.'

Fung practices and trains in the Lee style of tai chi. They say that tai chi is not just a physical exercise but more than that, it is a way of life. He said it includes art, music, lifestyle and you have to understand yin and yang which is the core of tai chi.

Fung said: 'Tai Chi creates a mutual connection between 'yin', the body, and 'yang,' us, in which the mind and body always work together in harmony 

'In tai chi you slow down your movement, but you're still breathing in a certain pattern and so the movement is like a meditation,' says Fung. With this level of focus that time disappears, it seems like there is no time. It's a great feeling.'

Being able to slow down and have clarity and awareness even when things are in crisis are among the best health benefits of tai chi, says Fung. He says, 'Even when things are out of control, you can maintain calmness like the eye of the storm with the practice of tai chi. That's the core of tai chi: it's about harmony.'

And Fung believes that tai chi is a treasure trove of artefacts that the world needs more than ever before. 'We have to share it with everyone, especially in the 21st century where there are so many ways to wander and we are plagued with problems and even diseases. Tai Chi is really important to people so that we can be attuned to happiness, wisdom and health. 

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