 Tai Chi Hilo - East This page links people to Tai Chi classes on the Big Island of Hawaii. The subpage links are organized geographically so that you can find Tai Chi in different places around the Big Island. You can also go to the Movement Arts Calendar to view events and classes by day, week, and month. The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles and improve health.The graceful images of people gliding through dance-like poses as they practice tai chi (pronouncedTIE-chee) are compelling. Simply watching them is relaxing. Tai chi, in fact, is often described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, tai chi is a graceful form of exercise that has existed for some 2,000 years. Practiced regularly, tai chi can help you reduce stress, increase your flexibility, energy, stamina and agility as well as improve muscle strength and definition. Anyone, regardless of age or physical ability, can practice tai chi. |