Australian Tai Chi Institute

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi originates from Ancient China. Nowadays it is practiced throughout the world as an effective exercise for health. Tai Chi consists of gentle flowing movements that are relaxed and slow; breathing is deepened and slowed, aiding visual and mental concentration. It can be practiced almost anywhere and is a suitable form of exercise for just about everyone. The correct name for ‘Tai Chi’ is ‘Tai Chi Chuan’ (Taijiquan) which means ‘supreme ultimate fist’ or boxing, and is referred to as ‘Moving Meditation’.Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that provides practical methods to help people cope better with daily tasks and improve their quality of life.

How does it work for Diabetes?

Regular physical activity can aid people with diabetes by helping them improve their blood glucose levels. As a form of exercise, it is reasonable to assume Tai Chi will help improve cellular glucose uptakes and glucose metabolism.

Diabetes research studies held by the Australian Tai Chi Institute in conjunction with St George Hospital Sydney (Australia) showed those participants who maintained regular Tai Chi classes enjoyed significant improvement in their quality of life. The mental training is effective for relaxation, which is especially beneficial to people with diabetes.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, enhancing life energy (Qi) in the appropriate acupuncture meridians (energy channels) will improve diabetes.

Our qualified team of friendly photo 1 (1)Instructors are committed to helping you improve your health and wellbeing and are certified to teach both Health and Traditional Forms. Our support teams offer members a caring, professional environment.

WORLD TAI CHI / QIGONG DAY Is celebrated annually in April at 10.00AM in time zones throughout the world.The Australian Tai Chi Institute hosted it’s first free day as celebration at Bar Beach Newcastle in 2002 and continues the tradition annually.Cheryl Lee has created and produced the nationally accredited Instructor courses “Tai Chi Wellness – 3cecs”, “Seated Tai Chi – 5cecs” and “Tai Chi Instructor Distance Course – 3cecs” Fitness Australia.