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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 Mr. 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.
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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