Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
This article is based on an expert interview with Frank Blaney, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Frank Blaney is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about making Qigong more accessible to people, Frank is the author of "Qigong: The Quick & Easy Start-Up Guide." He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and trains executives and staff of corporations, NGOs, and communities in self-care, personal performance and conflict resolution. He holds an MA in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills.
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Tai chi originated in China hundreds of years ago, but today it is practiced around the world, and for good reason. Practicing tai chi comes with all kinds of physical and mental health benefits. In this video, Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor Frank Blaney walks us through some of these benefits and explains how tai chi can actually change the state of your mind and body.
Key Takeaways
- Tai chi can help reduce stress, improve circulation, and lower blood pressure.
- It also triggers the body's “relaxation response.” In this state, the body releases positive hormones like dopamine and serotonin.
- Tai chi can put the body in homeostasis, which means it's balanced and operating optimally.
