Coordinating mind and body works to reduce stress and anxiety. He said, In our high stress, fast-paced life we tend to lose touch of our natural state. Kotsias compares our body s natural state to that of a child with all the agility, suppleness, softness, and tenacious energy associated with children. In his book, Kotsias explains nine basic moves to do that are very challenging for the body and stimulating for the mind. However, before these moves can be done, there are several things that to do to prepare your mind and body for the exercises.
Correct posture is essential to every exercise.
If it is not kept, the movements will be wrong. Another fundamental principal for Tai Chi is that the body must be always relaxed. Kotsias says to acquire complete relaxation of the body, the mind must first be calmed. It may take several minutes for the mind and body to relaxed together. Then, when the mind is calmed and the body is relaxed, the movements of mind and body will be coordinated.