Because of this, it can be learned by anyone, regardless of age, sex, or athletic ability. It is practiced slowly and evenly in circular patterns. Tai Chi Chuan is considered a healing exercise because of its reputation for alleviating many ailments, such as hypertension, gastric problems, arthritis, heart disease, and anemia. It improves circulation, balance, and helps relax and strengthen the nervous system. The stretching movements make the body limber, tone up muscles and help release tension.
Practitioners find that it creates a sense of well-being.
As meditation, Tai Chi Chuan is a way of harmonizing body and mind dynamically. It fosters an inner quiet that nourishes a continuing awareness. It blends easily with other kinds of meditation. As a martial art, it is one of the inner schools based on yielding and cultivating inner energies. It avoids use of external strength.