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Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise
for health. Originated in the
11th century by Chang San-feng, a Taoist sage, the exercise
consists of graceful and slow movements that relax and strengthen
both body and mind.
 The
Taoist Tai Chi that we practice was introduced to North America
by Master
Moy Lin-shin, a Taoist master who studied the Taoist arts
of health and longevity. By combining the theory and practice
of the Taoist internal arts of health, Taoist meditation,
and traditional Chinese medicine, Master Moy has developed
a form of Tai Chi that gives special emphasis to restoring
and maintaining a state of natural health and well-being.
Tai Chi can assist in integrating the mind and body, leading
toward harmony between ourselves and the universe.
Master
Moy Lin-shin
It is the mission
of the Michigan Tai Chi Association to carry
on the direction of our late Sifu Taoist Master Moy Lin-shin.
The Michigan Tai Chi Association remains a charitable foundation.
Neither the Directors, Officers, nor the Instructors are paid
for their services. All suggested donations, fees go toward
supporting, maintenance and expansion of the organization,
and preserving the quality of instruction.
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The Michigan Tai Chi Association was founded with the aim
of bringing Taoist Tai Chi to every community, so that its
many benefits will be available to all who wish to experience
them. This vision is reflected in the Aims and Objectives
of the organization:
To
Make Taoist Tai Chi Available to All
Promote
Health Benefits of Taoist Tai Chi
To
Promote the Exchange of Culture
To
Help Others
The unique health
benefits of Taoist Tai Chi stem from the fact that it is a
complete and integrated exercise, one which works all of the
body's systems deeply yet gently. This makes it an exercise
suitable for persons of all ages and conditions of health.
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