Ai Chi is a form of an aqua exercise that combines different movements developed by Jun Konno in the year 1993. The technique is the combination of slow movements, deep breathing, and other motion based on Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan.
The reasons to learn Ai Chi
Movement efficiency
The movements taught during the exercise can simply increase the flexibility of the muscles and help the patients to get rid of chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other orthopedic issues. The slow motion increases the blood flow and allows the patients to move their body parts without facing any sort of discomfort. Overall, it improves the motion and mobility of the body.
Cardiovascular benefits
Ai Chi involves deep breathing exercises and relaxation technique that expands the capacity of the lungs. This also helps in reducing the cardiovascular problems. It strengthens the cardiovascular muscles, improves the flow of blood through the blood vessels, and other properties.
Gives a state of relaxation
With the help of the slow, rhythmic and fluid movement, the exercise calms the body and gives a peaceful state of mind. It calms the body as well as the mind, relieving the patients from stress, anxiety, depression and other disorders. The movements are very simple, and when coordinated with the breathing, it provides a perfect balance to the health and mind.
Improving body posture
The combination of the periodic movement of the body and controlled breathing gradually reinforces the functionality of the body among the elderly. The stabilizes the mental and physical health of the body, strengthening the lower extremities, developing the alignment of the body, improving the balance & the body posture and prevent the elderly from falling.
Cognitive development
As Ai Chi reduces the stress and the anxiety of an individual, it also sends the maximum amount of oxygen to the brain during the movement. The brain receives more glucose, stimulating the nerves and affecting the motor skills as well. It stops various age-related brain degeneration diseases of the individuals.
