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This 3 page paper starts with a bit of history of Tai Chi but focuses on it as a spiritual practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Yin-Yang, the state of Discrimination" (Rones & Silver, 2007, 3). The spiritual tradition of Tai Chi does not ignore the body (Fox, 1999). Rather, practitioners listen to the body
and learn from it (Fox, 1999). Meditation is often a large part of the practice (Fox, 1999). Meditation is considered to be one of the most difficult parts of
the practice of Tai Chi, largely because people are used to a fast paced lifestyle (McMullen, n.d.). Meditation requires silence and an emptying of the mind, which is something that
many people find difficult to do. People are not used to clearing their minds, and they may become bored at first, but McMullen (n.d.) assures that the boredom does not
last. McMullen (n.d.) emphasizes meditation as one of the most important aspects of Tai Chi, as it has an attitude of uncovering stillness within motion and it is only with
the use of mediation that people can understand it (McMullen, n.d.). Meditation teaches people how to be in the moment, and when doing a standing pose in Tai Chi, leg
strength is also built (McMullen, n.d.). Tai Chi is a practice that brings the mind and the physical body together. Meditation facilitates the beautiful, graceful Tai Chi movements (McMullen, n.d.).
Tai Chi in general is thought to be a physical practice because there is the movement of the body. The well-known Doctors Oz and Roizen recommend Tai Chi as a
form of exercise. Yet, Tai Chi is a spiritual tradition and may also be regarded as a regular, spiritual practice. Mosher (2003) writes: " Tai Chi as a martial arts
practice is a complete meditation and spiritual practice no matter what religion you subscribe to." Tai chi is actually a core element of a spiritual practice in that it allows
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