Tai Chi

Derived from the martial arts, Tai Chi is a body discipline that is part of the energetic exercises of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this fact sheet, you will discover more details about this practice, its principles, its history, its benefits, who teaches it, how a session takes place and what are the main contraindications.

Tai Chi is a global energy gymnastics which consists of a set of continuous and circular movements performed slowly and precisely in a pre-established order.

This global energy gymnastics is declined in several styles: some schools mainly aim at self-awareness through an inner approach, while others favour fighting techniques. However, most schools have abandoned their martial intent in favour of the development of flexibility and the awakening of Qi.

Video Section

You will find in this section some videos that will allow you to discover the virtues of this sport.

Introduction to Tai Chi Complete Guide for Beginners

Imineo Fitness / March 2015

Discovery of the practice of Qi Gong, 4000 years old gymnastics belonging to the Chinese therapeutic arsenal. In the magnificent parks and Bronze Garden of the Fondation de Coubertin in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, we find Dr Jian Kiujun, acupuncturist and cardiologist, founder of the Quimétao Institute, inviting us to admire his splendid demonstrations. With Akli Hammadi, who has been teaching Qi Gong for 14 years (federal instructor affiliated to the Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong federation), we will be able to follow his advice to practice. This video offers an introduction to Chinese concepts and the practice of the 18 movements of Tai Ji Gi Gong. This exercise offers a global and pleasant approach to develop concentration and oxygenate the body for a greater harmony of energy circulation. Each detailed technique includes indications on their effects on health. Each detailed technique includes information on the health effects of each technique.