Tai Chi is a positive way to take care of one's health. Careful flowing and harmonious body movements are used while exercising. There are 108 forms, many that are repeated or that have variations. Along with these forms there are 37 basic actions. Each is learned slowly and gradually.
Loose clothing is worn, the body is at ease and all the movements contain circles.
Furthermore, there should never be any straining. This energy circulates from head to toe through an energy system called meridians. The Chinese regard Tai Chi as a therapeutic treatment that helps balance one's Chi . It is one of a few exercises that provides an education in movement emphasizing effectiveness, efficiency and endurance. The whole process of Tai Chi is reconnecting the mind to the body, the conscience to the sub-conscience and the individual to the earth.