subject: Tai Chi Class In Tsim Sha Tsui - An Ancient Art Made New! [print this page] Popularly referred to as a form of shadow boxing, Tai Chi has fast become a popular method of fitness.
Early Tai Chi practices can be traced back as far as the 9th century when Li-Tao-Tzu, a Taoist philosopher developed 37 moves. In the 11th century, in China a priest at a Shaolin temple observed a snake fending off the advances of a preying bird, and ultimately killing it. This prompted Cheung San Feng, the priest to develop a series of movements incorporating the controlled movements of the snake together with other trainings. This became a popular self defence mechanism which was taught far and wide.
From self defence, this traditional Tai Chi Chuan has evolved into a fitness regime. The movements are slow, controlled, and flowing. The modern Tai Chi movements still maintain old names such as Creeping low like a snake, Carry tiger to mountain, and White stork spreads wings.
Whilst the slow, precise movements develop balance, the mid way crouch position enhances muscle control. The deep and slow breathing that accompanies all the movements increase blood circulation whilst completely relaxing you. This complete set of movements, mostly 108 moves known as the set are believed to balance out the complementary but opposite aspects of a persons being - in other words the yin and yang or male and female or dark and light aspects.
In Hong Kong, a bustling city full of energy, it is a commonplace sight to see Tai Chi practitioners especially early morning. A popular place for this is Tsim Sha Tsui which is along the waterfront. This location is where William Ng, a well known Tai Chi Master instructs beginners and regulars in the art. The classes are free of charge courtesy Hong Kong Tourism Board.
So if the travellers intend to stay awhile, and seek Hong Kong hotels from which to base themselves, choosing a hotel Hong Kong such as Langham Place Mongkok Hong Kong with easy access to Tsim Sha Tsui will be of great benefit.
