Tai Chi - Qi Gong for Anxiety

Another Chinese practice Tai Chi or Qi Gong is also good for people who suffer from anxiety and works along the same principles as Acupuncture - but without the needles. Although considered a martial art Tai Chi is light on actual vigorous maneuvers and concentrates instead on a series of coordinated movements that helps you to breathe and meditate at the same time.

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Tai Chi can be practiced by anyone regardless of age and is of general benefit to your overall well being. There are many classes on Tai Chi and with all the favored publicity and feedback it's been getting there's bound to be a class near you. Although the best way to learn Tai Chi is from an experienced professional there are many books on the subject and it can be self taught. The only drawback is that you won't know for certain whether you're doing it properly or not. If you're agoraphobic though and can't leave the house or you avoid crowded situations then this method of learning Tai Chi might be the best for you, at least until you're confident enough to venture out and join a class.

Iif you're going to be starting a course of Tai Chi that you first talk to your doctor or physician to see if there are any underlying health reasons why you shouldn't attempt it, as a certain dexterity is required from you to perform some of the movements.

Learning Tai Chi is simple and can be calming especially if incorporated into your daily routine. Once you get the hang of it you'll be able to do it first thing in the morning bringing balance to your whole day. And the breathing techniques learnt along with it might even come to your aid naturally if you do get an anxiety or panic attack.

Simply, Tai Chi is a series of controlled movements that helps to bring the forces of Yin and Yang within you back into a state of balanced control. The high levels of concentration needed to perform these movements properly will take you into a natural state of meditation. This coupled with the steady regular breathing that's required for this is a natural way to calm and soothe you and bring balance back into your life.

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