According to researchers in both East Asian and Western medicine, Tai Chi can help improve brain function and cognition. Consistent Tai Chi practitioners have even increased gray matter in the brain by 40%. That’s huge!
Tai Chi actually helps you retain more information, improves your focus, and helps you make informed (not snap) decisions faster. This is because it “exercises” the brain through deep, focused mental concentration, motor learning, and meditation, which, in turn causes the brain to release growth factors which stimulate brain growth.
Ideally, regular Tai Chi practice should start when you are young, and continue through “your aging years”. I can’t think of a better way to keep your brain healthy, growing, and prevent (or at least delay) the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease!
My new Tai Chi classes will start soon in Naperville and Burr Ridge. 12 weeks programs to learn the most popular Form24. Sign up soon to save the spot, all my current programs are full.
I also teach private Tai Chi classes and corporate Tai Chi as well.