But for 45 serene minutes, his body calmed as he and 20 other tai chi enthusiasts moved and breathed in unison. They performed a Kung Fu-like ballet using moves named "white stork spreads wings," "go back to ward off monkey," and "carry tiger to mountain."
Four years ago, Hirmes watched as his wife used tai chi to alleviate the pain in her rotator cuff and hip joints. Now he hopes this combination of martial arts and meditation can improve his quality of life.
"So far, I love it. It's helped my body to relax," said Hirmes, who has practiced for two years. "I'm hoping it will help my posture and balance."
The largely unstudied health benefits of tai chi are the main reason why nearly 150 full-time and seasonal residents have joined the Sarasota chapter of the Taoist Tai Chi Society.
The chapter is one of the largest in Florida and an important fundraising and outreach center within the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, which includes 40,000 members in 30 U.S. states and 26 countries from Europe to Asia to Latin America. (MORE)
Source: Hearld-Tribune
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