Michigantai Tai Chi Associates

read moreSince starting Tai Chi, my scoliosis has not deteriorated any further, and I have not lost any more height. Almost everyone else in my class attends due to some type of disability: Parkinson's, arthritis, back pain, joint pain, heart disease, knee and hip replacement, and they all find it helpful. These classes have proved to be a positive form of exercise for the elderly. It enhances balance and body awareness, while at the same time builds strength, which reduces the risk of falls. I feel that by offering Tai Chi classes to our aging, we have helped build their self confidence and at the same time it has given them the peace of mind to continue with their daily activities without the fear of falling and seriously injuring themselves.

read moreThis Tai Chi Form is based on the traditional yang style 108-move set, modified by our late Sifu, Moy Lin-Shin. Master Moy adapted the set by adding more turning and stretching to open up the students joints and massage the students' internal organs. Master Moy also borrowed from the internal arts: LokHup Bafa, XingYi and BaGua and added elements of Taoist and Buddhist Qigong practices to modify this Tai Chi Form. We openly offer to our members the LokHup Bafa form of Master Moy to health and fitness enthusiasts.

read moreThe last statement is especially important, since an increase in the number of teachers will increase the number of people benefiting from Tai Chi. This way we can move toward realizing Master Moy's vision more effectively.