Tai Chi. Moving Meditation - Key To Mental Health

Moving Meditation - Key To Mental Health

In its normal state the mind is a constant source of mental activity, a never-ending network of thought associations. In the endless sea of thoughts the mind gets no rest. Even in sleep, unfinished business during the day is played out on dream fantasies. All these, coupled with the hectic pace of life and the unceasing demands at our work place results in great mental stress.
It has been said that more that 50% of illnesses treated by modern doctors can be attributed to psychosomatic disorders or directly or indirectly to mental stress. Mental stress can also cause physical illnesses such as cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure.

Tai Chi's flowing movements and energy meditations have the therapeutic effect of slowing down the pace and refreshes the mind and the body. When performing Tai Chi the mind visualises each and every movement while the body gives physical expression to that mental image. For example, in the movement called 'Grasping the bird's tail', the mind visualises the open left palm supporting a delicate little bird, while the right palm strokes its head, runs down its back and through to its tail. As the birds flies away the body rotates to follow its flight.
The active participation of the mind with the body movements creates a sense of softness and sensitivity resulting in a very pleasant flowing meditation. This in essence exercise the central nervous system and improves mental relaxation

Celestial College of Tai Chi Australia