The T'ai Chi Ruler originated as a set of exercises to foster good health. It is considered a form of “qigong,” exercises designed to generate and move the body’s internal energy, or “qi,” that promote both physical and mental well-being.
As early as 900 AD, people have been practicing t'ai chi using a ruler and experiencing various health benefits. Today, we can still reap the same benefits and grow in our strength, mental health, and body systems functionality. The T'ai Chi Ruler offers the following benefits to practitioners throughout time and still today.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Is Ideal for Busy People and Those With Limited Access to Equipment
The exercises in Ruler Tai Chi™ are easy to learn, require no unusual equipment (other than the ruler itself), and take very little time to perform. These qualities make the T'ai Chi Ruler perfect for both those who pursue a hectic lifestyle with little time to exercise, as well as those who are averse to exercise. This ease and convenience increases the likelihood that once mastered, the practitioner will be more likely to follow through by practicing diligently and regularly.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Improves Your Qi and Helps Body Systems
The rhythmic breathing which accompanies the movements assists the lungs and heart in spreading qi and blood throughout the body. This makes the T'ai Chi Ruler exercises ideal for those who have suffered damage to their respiratory organs, as well as those who fail to regularly take the deep breaths essential for good lung and heart health.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Stimulates Acupoints in Your Feet
The rocking movement performed during practice stimulates two key acupoints located on the balls and heels of the feet (Kd1 and Kd6). The repeated pressing of these acupoints while rocking forward and backward activates the Kidney channel—an important qi conduit that nourishes and enriches many of the major organs in the body, including the kidneys, bladder, liver, lungs, and heart.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Improves Organ Function
The spiraling and twisting motion, which accompanies several T'ai Chi Ruler exercises, massages the internal organs. This movement helps generate and spread qi and releases any blockages in the channels which nourish and regulate the organs in the torso.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Decreases Stress
Because it follows the same principles as t'ai chi ch'uan, the T'ai Chi Ruler yields many of the same benefits. It decreases stress, enhances blood circulation, strengthens the bones, and keeps the muscles and tendons of the limbs strong and flexible.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Is Ideal for Those Needing a Low Impact Workout
Also, like t'ai chi ch'uan, it is a low-impact workout that is performed slowly and with a focus on remaining relaxed throughout its practice. Because it is carried out in this manner, use of the T'ai Chi Ruler prevents and repairs damage to the joints, making it an ideal for practice for older qigong practitioners or those with hip, knee, or leg injuries who cannot engage in more vigorous exercise.
In sum, exercises performed with the T'ai Chi Ruler are beneficial for enhancing both physical and mental health. They are easy to learn and practice and require nothing but the ruler itself and just a few minutes of dedication daily to achieve significant benefits.
Ruler Tai Chi™ Classes in Greeley, CO
If any of these health benefits seem appealing to you and you want to try a new martial arts or fitness form, I’d love to see you at a Northern Colorado Ruler Tai Chi™ class or workshop. You can also join the online Chen Tuan Society for exclusive online content and to be the first to know about upcoming events.
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