Tai Chi Chih Explained

T'ai Chi Chih, 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 trademark registered to Kim Grant^{[1] [2]} and is always title-cased in official self-published sources. Some studies^{[3] [4] [5]} 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 tai chi, 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).

Further reading

• Marilyn Anita Vestal . 2017 . T'ai Chi Chih - An Evidence-Based Mindfulness Practice: Literature Review . Alternative and Complementary Therapies . 23 . 4. 132–138 . 10.1089/act.2017.29121.mav .

External links

• T'ai Chi Chih: www.taichichih.org
• T'ai Chi Chih East: Promoting T'ai Chi Chih Events and Activities in the Eastern part of the US
• T'ai Chi Chih Community website

Notes and References

1. http://www.taichichih.org T'ai Chi Chih: www.taichichih.org
2. https://justinstonetcc.com/
3. 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 . 2007-12-09 . 10.1097/01.PSY.0000088591.86103.8F . 14508027. 25730838 .
4. Detert, Richard A. . Derosia, Courtney . Caravella, Tracy . Duquette, R. Daniel . 2006 . Reducing Stress and Enhancing the General Well-Being of Teachers Using T'ai Chi Chih Movements: A Pilot Study . Californian Journal of Health Promotion . 4 . 1 . 162–173 . 10.32398/cjhp.v4i1.743 . free .
5. Schaller, K. . 1996 . Tai chi: An exercise option for older adults . Journal of Gerontological Nursing . 22 . 10 . 12–17 . 2007-12-09 . 8954380 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060906053306/http://www.taichichih.org/In%20the%20News/jgn.htm . 2006-09-06 . 10.3928/0098-9134-19961001-11 .