Although originally developed as a martial arts system, Tai Chi has been used to keep fit and prevent and cure diseases amongst the Chinese people since the 16th Century. Today it is principally a tranquil, gentle and pleasurable means of attaining and maintaining health and harmony in mind and body, as well as mobility, suppleness and mental alertness.

Its growing popularity can be largely attributed to its therapeutic benefits. Good health depends on harmony and balance, which is what Tai Chi does by balancing Yin and Yang in the human body. Tai Chi also cultivates and stimulates the internal energy Chi circulation within the body system, which keeps you rejuvenated, refreshed, fit and healthy. To be healthy and free of tension, the chi must be plentiful and circulate smoothly along the meridians. If the chi is weak or becomes blocked certain problems will arise. From a psychological point of view, Tai Chi helps release emotional tensions, increases concentration and awareness and decreases stressful psychological and physiological reactions. One becomes more centered, more at peace with oneself and less subject to outside influences. Anyone regardless of age or level of fitness can part take in this activity. Tai Chi is a great way to awaken the body and the senses in the early morning. It is thus seen in parks within the CBD with increasing popularity.