Stillness and Movement
Kung Fu and Chi Gong are worthy pursuits, but Tai Chi overcomes the handicaps that Kung Fu and Chi Gong possess, to offer the perfect, harmonious exercise.
Kung Fu movements are alternately fast and slow, developing the low frequency vibrations that stimulate the nervous system. Its priciple is “Within movement there is stillness.”
Chi Gong movements move at a slow, constant pace. The principle of Chi Gong is “Within stillness there is movement.”
Tai Chi incorporates both of these principles. Stillness creates movement and movement creates stillness. Tai Chi promotes continuous movement without stopping and starting. Thus Tai Chi, like Kung Fu, gives the benefit of low frequency vibration, and like Chi Gong, its movements are slow, boosting energy rather than using it up.
Because of this, Tai Chi is the perfect exercise, especially when practiced every day.
