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According to one study, Tai Chi players reported less tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion, and anxiety; they felt more vigorous and, in general, had less total mood disturbance. Perfect for teen-agers!

Tai Chi integrates the mind, body, and spirit:

MIND--The movements of Tai Chi help the right brain hemisphere and the left brain hemisphere to connect as they need to for clearer thinking. Regular Tai Chi practice improves mental concentration and focus. It brings the brain into a very calm, clear state known by scientists as the alpha state. This state of mind is highly creative and productive. In fact, by just doing a few simple Qigong movements before school or before a test, job interview, or class presentation, we can unblock the body's energies and get them flowing in a pattern that is very conducive to learning. (It is very beneficial for students with ADD/ADHD)

BODY--As far as the physical benefits, Tai Chi helps to integrate the skeletal and muscular systems. As the players move through the slow motion movements, their mind becomes calm, their breathing deepens and slows, and their muscles relax. All this happens while the muscles are toning making it a very efficient workout. It is also great for balance, flexibility and coordination. In addition, Tai Chi can boost the immune system, enhance the body's natural healing powers, increase breathing capacity, reduce asthma and allergy reactions, alleviate stress, increase energy level, and lubricate the joints.

Tai Chi is a great compliment to any sports program. It has been used in drug abuse prevention programs, and it helps decrease aggressive behavior. Furthermore, since low self-worth is at the core of most eating disorders, Tai Chi's ability to raise confidence levels, and harmonize mind with body, can help with anorexia and bulimia.

SPIRIT--Tai Chi clears the communication between mind and body. Through its practice you learn to slow down. You learn to trust your gut and your own sense of intuition. I can't think of anything more beneficial for a teen-ager (or any age) than that. To put it simply, the symbolism of Tai Chi and Qigong (also spelled Chi Kung) teaches us "in with the good, out with the bad". You inhale deeply and take in fresh cleansing energy (chi)--then, on the exhale you visualize letting go of anything negative; doubts, fears, judgments.

I use a lot of symbolism when I teach. For example, one of the movements says "Yield and be strong"; this teaches us to be still and listen to our inner voice--that is where our strength lies. Another part I like to bring out is "Transitions can flow smoothly"; reminding us that just like the physical changes of the movements, the changes in our lives need not be frightening or difficult if we are rooted and grounded.

During the teen-age years there are many changes to go through. The smoothness of the movements mirror how we can go through changes in our lives. It teaches the importance of keeping a balance of strength and grace in our lives. Learning these lessons now, will certainly benefit our youth throughout their lives.

Carolyn Cooper is the founder of Tai Chi Flow, Inc., which offers a series of DVDs including Tai Chi Flow for Kids, Tai Chi Flow for Pregnancy, and Tai Chi Flow for Everybody. As an Energy Intuitive, she is also the founder and teacher of Calyco Healing. a unique energy healing modality in which anyone can learn to heal themselves and others. Carolyn publishes a popular e-newsletter called "Living in the Flow". www.TaiChiFlow.com / www.CalycoHealing.com