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Tai Chi is a form of Chinese exercise. If you see Chinese people doing this exercise, you will be really amazed at the Fluidity and grace with which they perform it. People of all sizes and shapes effortlessly change from one posture to another. But, do you know how these beautiful Tai Chi Movements came into being. There is a very interesting story behind it.  And as you think about The History Of Tai Chi take comfort and know its rich tradition makes for a strong foundation.

In the twelfth century, a master popularly called Chang san Feng observed the five most powerful animals- tiger, dragon, leopard, crane and snake. He made some important observations and concluded that ironic strength of animals like snake and crane lies in the fact that they can bend and escape through the air with ease.

As a result of his observations we got what we call today Tai Chi Exercises. And, if you closely observe the Tai Chi movements, you will find many similarities in the movement of these five animals. For more information on this aspect, you can log onto taichiessentials.