Tai Chi Movements for Hypertension

The following set of tai chi movements are one of five essential sets of loosening exercises. This particular set has the added benefit of treating hypertension. All five exercises may be practiced together independently of any tai chi form or used as warm-up exercises prior to practicing tai chi chuan.

Before you attempt any of the exercises provided on this website, please read the Disclaimer.Having said that, here are the steps to this particular tai chi chuan loosening exercise:

With knees slightly bent, stand with both feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointing forward.
Bend over from the waist, letting your upper trunk hang down.
Begin swinging your arms loosely from side to side. If they are limp as they should be, they will strike gently around your legs when you swing them back and forth.
If you suffer from hypertension, at the end of this exercise, use your fists to strike the back of your knees several times before rising. The swinging and striking will help to lower your blood pressure.
Practice these simple tai chi moves to loosen limbs and remove tension, and as part of a daily regimen for treating hypertension. You can start with just five minutes of practice a day and gradually increase upwards to half an hour.
For hypertension, however, this is not a quick fix. Practicing this exercise can lower your blood pressure immediately, but for long-term effects, proper diet and exercise should be part of your daily regimen. For best results in health benefits, these tai chi moves should be practiced together with the four other sets of tai chi movements.

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