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Nailsea Tai Chi

Chen Style Tai Chi is a simple and beneficial fitness regime has been practised for hundreds of years. It is a familiar sight in the parks across China as people practise this ancient art early in the morning.

The most famous part of Tai Chi are the moving exercises, known as the Laojia, which is a series of slow, continuous and flowing movements with unhurried breathing. All done with calm concentration, which is why it is often called meditation in motion. Practicing the exercises can improve mental and physical balance as well as reduce stress. It can also increase spatial awareness, coordination, energy levels and health. When done correctly, the practitioner's body can develop as a whole without any parts being ignored or exhausted.