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Tai Chi is about balance, harmony, and happiness.

Originally developed as a martial art, T'ai Chi (pronounced "gee") is a series of fluid movements that relax and stimulate every part of the body. The continuous flowing movements of T'ai Chi are based on the principle that running water never stagnates. The gentle movements relax your muscles and joints while strengthening your body.

T'ai Chi has a close relationship with another ancient Chinese healing art, Ch'i Kung. Ch'i Kung is the practice of controlling the flow of energy (ch'i) within the body through breathing and mental intension. Approaching T'ai Chi through Ch'i Kung allows students to experience the essential nature of T'ai Chi more fully and more rapidly than by other methods.