People have been practicing Tai Chi for centuries in the East for health and fitness, and now it’s becoming more popular in the West. Studies have revealed that it could help with various chronic conditions. 

People who practice Tai Chi have reported better balance, strength, flexibility, heart and lung health, less pain, and an overall improvement in their quality of life. Recent research also suggests that it seems to boost mood and improve overall mental well-being.

What is Tai Chi

It is a calming martial art that involves a sequence of gentle movements to enhance both physical and mental well-being.

Various styles of Tai Chi exist, but they all emphasize mindfulness, proper body alignment, and flexibility.

It is adaptable, with new versions emerging, including shorter routines designed for the elderly.

Psychological Benefits Of Tai Chi

Stress

Researchers conducted several studies to see how Tai Chi affects stress by asking people about their stress levels. In general, they found that it was linked to reduced stress levels in healthy adults, those dealing with stress related to HIV, and elderly Chinese individuals with cardiovascular disease risk factors.

चिंता

अध्ययनों से पता चला है कि ताई ची चिंता के स्तर में सकारात्मक कमी से जुड़ी थी, जैसा कि एक या अधिक चिंता मूल्यांकन उपकरणों द्वारा मापा गया था।

अवसाद

Most studies found that practicing Tai Chi tended to lower .. It was also linked to the improvement of symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

Mood

साक्ष्य इंगित करते हैं कि ताई ची का अभ्यास, चाहे अल्पकालिक या दीर्घकालिक हो, मूड पर सकारात्मक प्रभाव डालता है। यह स्वस्थ वयस्कों, हृदय जोखिम कारकों वाले बुजुर्ग व्यक्तियों और मोटापे से ग्रस्त महिलाओं के मूड में सुधार करता है

Tai Chi And Self-esteem

It is positively associated with improvement in self-esteem

Related: What Causes Low Self-Esteem?

सारांश

• ताई ची, एक प्रकार का सौम्य दिमाग-शरीर व्यायाम, लोगों के विभिन्न समूहों में मानसिक कल्याण को बढ़ावा देने का एक सहायक तरीका प्रतीत होता है। 
• Studies suggest that it might be linked to improvements in mental health, including lower stress, anxiety, and depression
• To truly understand how it can help with specific mental health issues, we need high-quality, well-designed studies.
• Learning more about its physical and mental effects could open up new ways to promote health, and explore how mind-body practices work.

संदर्भ:

1. वांग, सी., बन्नूरू, आर., रामेल, जे., कुपेलनिक, बी., स्कॉट, टी., और श्मिड, सीएच (2010)। मनोवैज्ञानिक कल्याण पर ताई ची: व्यवस्थित समीक्षा और मेटा-विश्लेषण। बीएमसी पूरक और वैकल्पिक चिकित्सा, 10(1)। doi:10.1186/1472-6882-10-23