Each one of us makes New Year’s resolutions and do attempt them at the onset, faltering at the end. Many people believe that “resolutions are meant to be broken” but then why make them in the first place? Most people, particularly women, make their favourite resolution- losing weight and commence the year with a half-hearted approach to it. Most of us prepare long lists and get overwhelmed to the extent that we procrastinate and forget.
The most popular New Year resolution are to get fit, lose weight, de-stress and knock off the flab. In fact, these kinds of resolutions that cram multiple related things together into one single resolution are quite common. However, coming to think of it, such kind of resolutions are tough to crack, as the entire list is overwhelming. The best thing to do would be to achieve one thing at a time that would get you towards your goal of being fit. For instance, you could de-stress, improve your health and lose weight through Tai Chi.
Tai Chi would not only give you the opportunity to work around your New Year’s resolution, but would also afford you an opportunity to learn something new.
Tai Chi, in fact, is a great way of physical exercise that is proven to reduce stress levels. Furthermore, you can do it irrespective of health or physical condition. You do not need special gear or a particular environment to perform Tai Chi, as it can be done at home as well.
The best part about Tai Chi is that it does not appear to look strenuous and is quite deceptive in appearance. It is actually a combination of exercise and art- an ancient Chinese technique, which helps you increase flexibility and core strength in a way that is better than other exercises.
Tai Chi also does not harm your body or risk damage when compared to other intensive workouts wherein you stress your body. It also helps you increase mental strength and agility.
Tai Chi has other benefits as well such as the ability to reduce blood pressure and cure insomnia, apart from providing deep and relaxed sleep patterns. It helps psychologically too in terms of mood enhancements, as it rids the body of depression, anxiety and stress.
Summary:
If you have an all-in-one New Year’s resolution, which comprise of fitness, losing weight and de-stressing, then learning Tai Chi could be a great option for you.
