The other systems of the body are geared to working more harmoniously and effectively with regular exercise. When the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are working well then the repair and maintenance of other systems also function well. It is generally considered that practising Tgiquan will assist the metabolism and the regenerative capacity of the body. Taijiquan is so well designed that one benefit will always amplify another. To give another example, mental relaxation improves muscular relaxation.
Muscular relaxation helps abdominal breathing and better posture.
This in turn will improve mental relaxation. It is like a ripple effect with the benefits compounding on each other to improve the overall health of the body. To summarise, Taijiquan is a gentle form of exercise that will suit the entire physiological system of the body. It has the added advantage that because it is gentle and relaxing, it causes minimal injury. The copyright of this article belongs to the author and should not be reproduced without written permission from the author.