Tai Chi means “the supreme ultimate” and is derived from Daoist philosophy. The full name is Tai Chi Chuan which means “supreme ultimate hand or fist” and is a martial art although nowadays we emphasise its health giving benefits.
Qi or chi (pronounced “chee”) has various translations, but suffice to say that Qi is the vital energy that is in all things. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) many diseases of the body can be put down to an unbalanced flow of Qi. When the Qi energy flows smoothly and in abundance then all joints, organs and tissues can be healthy. Tai Chi means “the supreme ultimate” and is derived from Daoist philosophy.
The full name is Tai Chi Chuan which means “supreme ultimate hand or fist” and is a martial art although nowadays we emphasise its health giving benefits. Qi or chi (pronounced “chee”) has various translations, but suffice to say that Qi is the vital energy that is in all things. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) many diseases of the body can be put down to an unbalanced flow of Qi. When the Qi energy flows smoothly and in abundance then all joints, organs and tissues can be healthy.