Tai Chi—Five Centuries of Mind/Body Training

100 Thomas Green Boulevard,Clemson SC 29631

15 July, 2022

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It is estimated that over 250 million people practice Tai Chi (Taijiquan) worldwide. Mostly, it is practiced as a form of exercise, and there have been many studies showing that it could be beneficial for overall health, balance and awareness. There is a great deal of information now available, in clinical studies that have outlined specific benefits attributed to the practice of this gentle system from the East. Improvements in balance, hypertension and bone density have been reported, to name just a few. And while this information is very promising and encouraging, the mind/body aspect of Tai Chi has the potential to have even more far-reaching benefits. This talk will introduce concepts, give attendees a simple method to practice at home, and will encourage questions. Gary Carbone has 35 years studying Tai Chi (Taijiquan), Xingyiquan, Bagua Zhang, Yiquan, Shaolin Kung Fu and Isshin Ryu Karate, is a 7th generation lineage holder from Master Chen Jun Hao of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. He loves sharing these arts with others.