Tai Chi Medical

Single Whip in Tai Chi Chuan

The Single Whip is a posture found in many forms of Tai Chi Chuan. (See Wikipedia). The stance and position of the arms will vary in the different forms of Tai Chi. There are also martial arts applications for fighting and self defense.

Some example videos:

Tai Chi Movements : Single Whip Tai Chi Movement

Single Whip of Yang Style

Tai Chi Fighting Applications – Single Whip

In the 108 movement Taoist Tai Chi form, the Single Whip is referred to as Whip to One Side. In this form of Tai Chi Chuan, the shoulders and hips face forward while the left arm is raised to the side (in abduction)  horizontally.

About Tai Chi Chuan

Tai chi (also T’ai chi ch’uan) is a slowly moving, low impact exercise that can be envisioned as meditation in motion.
Tai chi chuan is literally translated as the “Supreme Ultimate Fist”. It is an internal Chinese martial art that is mostly practised for its health benefits in the Western world.

The possible health benefits of tai chi exercise:

• Aerobic capacity.
• Balance.
• Flexibility.
• Muscular strength.
• Mental health.

The possible health benefits of tai chi exercise for specific medical conditions:

• Arthritis.
• Fibromylagia.
• Heart disease.
• Hypertension.
• Insomnia.
• Osteoporosis.
• Parkinson’s disease.
• Stroke rehabilitation.

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About Tai Chi Chuan Health benefits