Tai chi chih
T'ai Chi Chih (simplified Chinese: 太极智; traditional Chinese: 太極智; pinyin: tàijízhì; Wade–Giles: tʼai4 chi2 chih4), abbreviated as TCC, is a series of 19 movements and 1 pose that together make up a meditative form of movement to which practitioners attribute physical, personal, and spiritual health benefits. The name "T'ai Chi Chih" is a registered trademark and is always title-cased. Some studies have found the practice to reduce stress and relieve certain ailments.
History
Developed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1974 by Justin Stone (1916–2012), T'ai Chi Chih has spread mostly through word-of-mouth in a grassroots fashion among practicing individuals.
The form is taught and practiced in the US, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and other countries.
Characteristics
T'ai Chi Chih has visual similarities to t'ai chi ch'uan, but no martial arts aspect. According to practitioners, T'ai Chi Chih focuses on circulating, developing, and balancing chi (in the traditional Chinese concept, a kind of spiritual energy residing in every living thing).
Bibliography
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Irwin Michael R., Pike Jennifer L., Cole Jason C., Oxman Michael N. (2003). "Effects of a Behavioral Intervention, Tai Chi Chih, on Varicella-Zoster Virus Specific Immunity and Health Functioning in Older Adults". Psychosomatic Medicine. 65 (5): 824–30. doi:10.1097/01.PSY.0000088591.86103.8F. PMID 14508027. S2CID 25730838.
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Detert Richard A., Derosia Courtney, Caravella Tracy, Duquette R. Daniel (2006). ""Reducing Stress and Enhancing the General Well-Being of Teachers Using Tʼai Chi Chih Movements: A Pilot Study"". Californian Journal of Health Promotion. 4 (1): 162–173. doi:10.32398/cjhp.v4i1.743.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Schaller K (1996). "Tai chi: An exercise option for older adults". Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 22 (10): 12–17. doi:10.3928/0098-9134-19961001-11. PMID 8954380.
- Marilyn Anita Vestal (2017). "T'ai Chi Chih - An Evidence-Based Mindfulness Practice: Literature Review". Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 23 (4): 132–138. doi:10.1089/act.2017.29121.mav.