The Healing Power of Tai Chi

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Healing Side of Tai Chi Postures

Tai Chi heals the body by sending internal energy to each functional organ, via the acupuncture meridians. The movement of each posture in the Form directs chi to a different organ. Some organs are more important than others. Therefore, some of the postures double up and send the energy to the same area. The list gives an indication as to which organs receive chi energy when each of the main postures are performed.

Beginning Grasp Sparrows Tail Rollback Press Withdraw Push	This group of Postures act upon the eliminative organs of the body, i.e. colon, large intestine, etc. Also treat constipation.
Single Whip	Treat the digestive tract and heal arthritic joints.
Lift Hands	Treat the liver and makes the spinal column more elastic.
Retreat Shoulder	Treat the central nervous system. Expand the back and chest.
Stork Spreads Wings	Treat the central nervous system and the full length of the vertebrae.
Brush Knee and Twist Step	Treat the heart, lower digestive tract and stomach disorders.
Play Guitar	Treat digestive disorders.
Step Forward, Deflect Downward, Parry and Punch	Treat the glands.
Apparent Closure and Push	Treat gastric problems.
Carry Tiger and Return to Mountain	Assist gastric-intestinal functions and generally rejuvenate the organs.
Fist Under Elbow	Help in weight loss.
Step Back and Repulse Monkey	Treat the gall bladder and spinal cord.
Slant Flying	Treat the lungs and small intestine.
Needle at Sea Bottom	Treat the life-force to the spine and sexual organs (and sexual problems)
Fan Through the Back	Treat the small intestine.
Turn, Parry and Punch	Help in the reduction of body fat.
Wave Hands like Clouds	Treat the whole stomach area including spleen and pancreas.
High Pat on Horse	Treat the spleen.
Separate Right and Left Foot	Help to treat excessive yang energy in the body, i.e. having a red face, too hot, etc. Also help to lose weight.
Turn and Kick with Left Heel	Treat the kidneys and stomach.
Step Forward and Punch with Fist	Strengthen the legs and flexibility of the lower back.
Right Heel Kick	Treat the kidneys and stomach.
Hit Tiger Left and Right	Help the back area and kidneys, etc.
Parting Wild Horses Mane	Treat the lungs and spleen.
Fair Lady Works at Shuttles	Treat cramps, and the whole chest area is invigorated.
Snake Creeps Down	Treat the kidneys and helps with general body conditioning.
Golden Cock Stands on One Leg	Treat stomach disorders.
Step Forward to Seven Stars	Improve blood circulation.
Sweep Lotus with Leg	Treat yin dullness, i.e. introverted, sick, small, dull, pale, etc. Activate yang energy.
Bend Bow and Shoot Tiger	Treat the lungs.

author: Gary Robinson