facts of tai chi

After some researches done on the net, i found some of the benefits of Tai Chi.

Reference webbies:
www.everyday-taichi.com/tai-chi-benefits.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi_chuan

So what is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of slowly flowing movements and shifts of balance that strengthens the legs while conditioning the tendons and ligaments of the ankles, knees, and hips, increasing their range of motion and making them more resilient, less prone to injury. The constant weight shifts train balance and body awareness, leading to confident ease of movement within the form and in everyday life. Tai Chi is a physical exercise that focuses the mind, while conditioning the body.

Western sciences also believe that Tai Chi is benefiting for everyone. Some of the benefits include:

-Increasing oxygen uptake and utilization

-Reduced blood pressure

-Slower declines in cardiovascular power

-Increased bone density

-Increased strength and range of motion of joints

-Greater leg strength

-Knee strength and flexibility

-Reduced levels of stress hormones during and after practice

-Improved immune function

-Heightened mood states